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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1892 for a Mr. Alexander
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AN 'IMPROVED' DR. J.H. WALSH 1878 PATENT 12-BORE 'THE FIELD HAMMERLESS GUN' BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY T. BLAND, NO. 7947
Incorporating Dr. J.H. Walsh patent No. 5106 of 1878 with Bland's toplever and safety improvements, the barrels hinged below the action-face and locked via a vertically-sliding bolt in the head of the action-body, carved serpentine fences, plain finish, stock with recoil-pad, the browned damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 7lb. 1oz., 14.3/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
Incorporating Dr. J.H. Walsh patent No. 5106 of 1878 with Bland's toplever and safety improvements, the barrels hinged below the action-face and locked via a vertically-sliding bolt in the head of the action-body, carved serpentine fences, plain finish, stock with recoil-pad, the browned damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 7lb. 1oz., 14.3/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption