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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: Daryl on June 03, 2019, 06:47:17 PM

Title: 16 Bore Blanch
Post by: Daryl on June 03, 2019, 06:47:17 PM

A friend on another forum, just picked up this SxS shotgun in Alaska at an auction. He noted, for $130.00 he just
couldn't turn it down. These are the only 3 pictures he posted. Nice wood. He noted the bores were very nice.

(https://i.ibb.co/VMd720Q/mTbcYXR.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zP1yGW7)

(https://i.ibb.co/qDMK0v1/KBjiNAo.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BfVb49s)

(https://i.ibb.co/VShcZ71/0nIA8Iw.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yyMc1w9)

Title: Re: 16 Bore Blanch
Post by: rich pierce on June 03, 2019, 08:37:30 PM

My dad used to say, “You’re lucky when you win!”

Looks like a solid shooter.

Title: Re: 16 Bore Blanch
Post by: dogbest on June 04, 2019, 04:28:27 AM

Very nice and what a bargain!

Title: Re: 16 Bore Blanch
Post by: Daryl on June 04, 2019, 08:47:27 PM

Yes - imagine THAT jackpot.

Title: Re: 16 Bore Blanch
Post by: smokinbuck on June 06, 2019, 04:13:38 PM

Looks like one of those times it just has to go home with you. Very nice looking piece at less than a bargain price.
Mark

Title: Re: 16 Bore Blanch
Post by: Buffaload on June 06, 2019, 06:56:15 PM

Looks nice.
Hard to tell but the top rib may need some attention.
Ed

Title: Re: 16 Bore Blanch
Post by: JTR on June 06, 2019, 07:13:56 PM

Glad I wasn't the seller!!!

Title: Re: 16 Bore Blanch
Post by: Mike Brooks on June 09, 2019, 03:22:02 PM

I have owned 3 Blanch guns over the years that I remember, they were all good shooters and well constructed.

Title: Re: 16 Bore Blanch
Post by: Feltwad on June 09, 2019, 04:42:25 PM

Quote from: Buffaload on June 06, 2019, 06:56:15 PM

Looks nice.
Hard to tell but the top rib may need some attention.
Ed

Yes correct buying a gun  with a loose top rib can have unseen dangers under,  it is a built up of rust that push the top rib off , would not say how  many in that condition I have relayed , be careful
Feltwad