Although it is not truly finished to its eventual specification, the Blanch back-action ejector that I have been restocking etc is ready for use and I hope to put it through its paces this coming weekend.
The wood has really come up very nicely and although the chequering needs a bit of tidying and a coat or two of sealing oil, I am very pleased with it.
Here are some pix:
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Action flats showing the Perkes Patent for the cocking mechanism.
Barrel flats showing the standard London black powder proof marks 1887-96.
Classic Blanch 'Improved Snap Bolt'.
Note the unusual straight top edge of the lock plates. I have only seen 2 guns exactly like this: one a Blanch double rifle and the other a contemporary H&H Dominion with identical engraving and numbered no.1.
