Fine Modern & Antique Arms - December 2020 : Sale A1220 Lot 508
BLANKS, ROCHFORD A 10-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED FOWLING-PIECE no visible serial number,

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BLANKS, ROCHFORD

A 10-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-BARRELLED FOWLING-PIECE< no visible serial number,
possibly for live pigeon circa 1865, with rebrowned 34in. two-stage barrel, moulded band at the intersection, bead fore-sight, engraved top-tang (detail rubbed), moulded and engraved snail, borderline and scroll engraved back-action lock signed 'BLANKS, ROCHFORD', slab-sided hammer, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist (worn smooth), iron furniture, twin escutcheoned barrel keys and working replacement ramrod

Other Notes: This shotgun was almost certainly retailed by William Blanks of Rochford, who traded until 1869.

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Estimate £550-750