Description
Thomas Bland & Sons - Single Shot Rifle, Made for King Alfonso XII, .360. 24" Barrel. This rifle was made for King Alfonso XIII of Spain in 1904. Like many royals, he went on hunting trips and was regarded as among the best royal marksmen in Europe in the early 20th century. The rifle features a blued barrel signed "THOMAS BLAND & SONS, 2 KING WILLIAM STREET, STRAND, LONDON." and "WINNERS OF THE/1885/AMERICAN RIFLE TRIALS" and equipped with a beaded blade front sight mounted in a ramp, express rear sight with 100 yard standing notch, 200 and 300 yard folding leaves, and an 800 yard folding latter, all with platinum sight lines. A mounting block for a quick detachable scope is mounted behind the rear sight. The casehardened action is signed "T. BLAND & SONS" on the right and left and features extensive scroll and floral engraving, an automatic tang safety with a gold-inlaid "SAFE" marking, and the serial number inscribed on the lower tang. The rifle is mounted with a very nicely figured forend and pistol grip stock with checkering, dark horn forend cap, iron grip cap, blank silver escutcheon, rubber pad, and a pair of old inventory labels on the right side. The first label reads. "PATIMONIO NACIONAL/TESORO ARTISTICO/Serie B.P./No. 1774 Ano 1961/Palacio de [blank], and the second, older label reads "Ano 1943/Serie B.P./No.1.127". We are the third party to own this phenomenal firearm. This is an outstanding gun on its own and with the history, makes this a superb item to own.
Inv: 83303
8 lbs. 1 oz.
$24,995.00
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