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CONDITION:
Very fine with nearly
all of the period refinished brown on the barrels along with visible
Damascus patterns, 25% original case colors, dark aged patina on the
silver, 70% original blue finish, and general mild wear. The stock is also
very fine and has glossy varnish, crisp checkering, light dings and marks,
and minor edge wear. The safeties are stiff; otherwise, mechanically fine. The exterior of the case is revarnished, the lining is faded and has a few tears, and the accessories are very good with mild age and storage related wear.
B) J. Blanch Double Barrel Pistol - NSN, 67 cal., 6 3/8 inch solid rib bbl., brown/casehardened/blue finish, walnut stock. See “A.”
CONDITION: Very fine with nearly all of the period refinished brown on the barrels as well as distinct twist patterns, light original case colors, 70% original
blue finish, dark aged patina on the silver escutcheons, and minor overall wear. The refinished stock is also very fine and has crisp checkering, a minuscule crack above the wedge on the left, and light handling and storage marks. The safeties are stuck; otherwise mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Richard P. Mellon Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 10,000 - 18,000
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