Established in London during the golden era of British gunmaking, Thomas Bland & Sons built an enduring reputation for crafting dependable, beautifully balanced shotguns intended for versatile use. Crafted in 1887, this 12-gauge side-by-side exemplifies the maker's refined late-Victorian design with traditional double triggers and elegant sideplate styling.

This example remains in very good antique condition, showcasing delicate scroll engraving across the receiver and fences alongside striking 30 ¼-inch Damascus barrels with the maker's West Strand London address clearly legible on the rib. The varnished English walnut straight-hand stock displays crisp checkering, light surface handling marks consistent with its era, and a checkered wooden butt plate providing a 14 ¼-inch length of pull.

Chambered for 2 ½-inch shells with fixed Modified and Full constrictions, the gun delivers a smooth break action, an automatic safety, and positive extraction.

• Model: Sideplate
• Type: Side by Side
• Caliber / Bore / Gauge: 12 Ga
• Barrel Length: 30 1/4"
• Overall Length: 46 1/2"
• Action: Sidelock Ejector
• Safety: Automatic
• Ejectors: Extractors
• Chambers: 2.5
• Chokes: Fixed, L: Full, R: MOD
• Rib: 10 mm Solid Rib
• Stock Material: Walnut
• Barrel Type: Side by Side
• Length of Pull (LOP): 14 1/4"
• Length of Pull to Wood (LOP to Wood): 14"
• Cast: Right
• Drop at Comb (DAC): 1 3/4"
• Drop at Heel (DAH): 2 1/2"
• Stock: Straight English
• Palm Swell: No
• Seller Inventory #: 02940
• Price: $1895
• License Needed: Pre-1899
• Country of Make: United Kingdom
• Year of Make: 1887
• Weight: 6 lbs 9.6 oz