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THOMAS BLAND & SON
A RARE 12-BORE HILL & SMITH PATENT DETACHABLE TRIGGER PLATE EJECTOR GUN, NO. 17364
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, top extension, the scroll back frame and gold numbered top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fences carved with roses, retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, detachable trigger block action, 14-inch figured stock, 6lb. 2oz., nitro proof
S2
The maker's records confirm that the gun was built in 1910 as the No.2 gun of a pair. The Hill & Smith action was patented in 1908 and pioneered the use of a detachable trigger plate that is so commonly used today. |
| £600-900
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulbourgh, West Sussex |
| 29 April 2026 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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