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Not much information available online for this early 1870s (guessing) wedge forend, non-rebounding 12-bore London gun. Does anybody here have a copy of the 3-volume Dallas book available with the Blissett serial numbers and production dates (it'd save me a drive to downtown Denver).
A petite (slim & light, under 7 lbs) round body gun in seemingly very good original condition with lovely wood and good dimensions, I'm really looking forward to walking some trails with it next Fall.
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Your gun is listed at 1832, but the John Blissett and Son label is from 1878. Could your gun be a conversion?
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1832 seems a little early for this one. The seller (very knowledgeable) speculated early 1870s.
Doesn't appear to have been converted in any way (other than for a modern recoil pad on the stock). It actually seems to be shockingly original. Went through London nitro proof to 850 BAR in 2021. Reportedly no chokes (so I presumed pre-1875). Pictures to follow.
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Lloyd,
Sounds like a very nice gun!
I hope that you will be posting pictures but if you still use Imgur we on this side of the pond can’t see them.
I have switched to JMGBOX which still works over here.
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Parabola: Imgur is all I know at the moment.
What does the United Kingdom have against It?
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Adrien,
If you have any trouble, I’ll see that you get the images.
Best,
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Correction, peninsular backaction non-rebounding locks (there is some contact with the action body.
Still on my 1st coffee here.
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Lloyd, your exact 4 didgit serial no. Is listed in Brown’s book as near when Blissett started in 1832 or so. You must have the wrong number, or your gun is a conversion since John Blissett and Son naming began in 1878 [or possibly 1866 according to IGC].
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Daryl:
Thank you, I get it. I'll look under the forend to confirm things...
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It's definitely 1108, marked on the action flats and the rear barrel lug as well. There is also a patent use number 824 1870 if that helps?
This gun is clearly post 1878. John Blissett & Son, 322 High Holborn, London is the script on the top rib.
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