Thomas Bland (est. 1827), 41 Whittall St., B'ham 1862-66, 41/43 Whittall St. 1867-72, Thomas Bland & Sons s.a. 1872-circa 1922, also in London from 1875 & Liverpool in the 1880's. London business moved to U.S.A. in 1989. (British Gunmakers / Vol II, Brown) Look at the top rib address to get an idea of year of manufacture) BTW NICE GUN & CASE, I would not redo. JMHO

Best Regards, George

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