Blanch and Sons 6 Bore Percussion Double

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On a different thread i was told i should make one for this Double, so here it is. Its a nearly 200 year old percussion double by Blanch and Sons. Bore diameter of .919" or 23.34mm if anyone on here has any expertise on 6 bores or on Blanch and Sons doubles, i would be most greatful for the information. You'll see a proof mark in the photos that i can't seem to find the orgin of. The crown over T doesnt appear in any online literature that i've found. However i do see the Belgium E over LG and ths London crown over V. Plus several other markings that i cannot identify with any accuracy. Thanks for having a gander. God bless.
 

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Here's as good as i can upload of images of the proof marks.
 

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LOVE that 6 Bore! Those are definitely Belgian made barrels as the oval proof in the 2nd photo above show, of the' E over L G over a *', as that is their 'final' proof mark applied and in use since 1818. Keep in mind that Belgium was VERY prolific in the arms trade and then again, when you think of how the typical British arms industry was organized, into guilds or craft shops who specialized in one aspect of the build, then it shows how Belgian barrels end up on a British marked arm. I know I've had one in the 'collection' a time or too!

For proofs, a crown over an R was a Rifle proof, but I couldn't find anyting in my meager records for a crown over a T, sorry.

Blanch and Son are still in business! Doubtful they have records, but they must have someone close to the history! You should try to contact them! I'm sure they'd enjoy seeing the photos.
https://www.jblanchandson.co.uk

Otherwise, over The MZL Forums there's a few English gents by the names of 'Britsmoothy' and 'Feltwad' who are very knowledgable about arms made in their Country.
 
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FYI - I found a link to a page for some history of Blanch and Son:
I can't read everything, as I'm on a work compuer, but it says:

"This web site is a free-to-view information resource published by, and for, those interested in guns by John Blanch & Son whose records were destroyed in the London blitz of 1942. Although this web site has been published in the full knowledge of the registered owners of J Blanch and Son (Gun & Rifle ... "
 
FYI - I found a link to a page for some history of Blanch and Son:
I can't read everything, as I'm on a work compuer, but it says:

"This web site is a free-to-view information resource published by, and for, those interested in guns by John Blanch & Son whose records were destroyed in the London blitz of 1942. Although this web site has been published in the full knowledge of the registered owners of J Blanch and Son (Gun & Rifle ... "
Thanks! Thats actually the site i found everything i do have on it. I emailed the manufacturer to see if they have more information.
 
Kills on both ends, I imagine.
I’m sure… on the other hand, men were generally smaller back then and did more physical work than today. Also, intelligence has been generally rising in humans for a few thousand years.
I think guys were tougher and or dumber so recoil wasn’t as much of a consideration as it seems to be today…
 
I’m sure… on the other hand, men were generally smaller back then and did more physical work than today. Also, intelligence has been generally rising in humans for a few thousand years.
I think guys were tougher and or dumber so recoil wasn’t as much of a consideration as it seems to be today…

This is true. Go to a museum and look at some Civil War uniforms. People today are so recoil sensitive I've seen people put recoil pads on 30-30's.
 
My first experience with anything magnum was a .338 RUM when i was 10 years old. The scope smashed into my brow and cut me clean to the skull. I quickly gained my sight picture back to check my point of impact, and turned back to my family to ask if i can shoot it again, with blood all down my face and in my mouth. To say i'm not normal, would be a significant understatement. I'm exceedingly excited to shoot this thing, and a bit of recoil certainly wont deter me on it.
 
I’m sure… on the other hand, men were generally smaller back then and did more physical work than today. Also, intelligence has been generally rising in humans for a few thousand years.
I think guys were tougher and or dumber so recoil wasn’t as much of a consideration as it seems to be today…
I don' t think men are getting tougher but they darned sure are getting dumber. People were a lot smaller 150 yrs ago, there used to be a lot of small museums in Tombstone, Az back before the plandemic. You could walk through them for free. A lot of the uniforms from the Army and the fancy dresses would fit todays average 10 year old.The museums are mostly gone now and the town is now a big tourist trap filled with cheap knock off merchandise and way overpriced trinkets.
 
I was in Tombstone twice well before the covid thing and it was mostly a tourist trap then. Can't say I blame them as that is about the only way to make any money there.
 
Agreed, after all it's the town too tough to die. The merchants there target big city tourists that have no real exposure to small Western town life and history and hit em in the wallet. 600.00 dollar 1862 pocket pistols is a good example.
 
Agreed, after all it's the town too tough to die. The merchants there target big city tourists that have no real exposure to small Western town life and history and hit em in the wallet. 600.00 dollar 1862 pocket pistols is a good example.

You see that everywhere. There's a lot of Civil War history in the south and there's all these mom & pop stores in battlefield towns selling artifacts for big bucks but if you try to sell them something authentic they won't give you anything for it.
 
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