A Good Pair of Carbine Bore Cased Percussion Belt Pistols. With sighted browned octagonal barrels, engraved, ‘J. BLANCH GRACE CHURCH ST. LONDON’ along the top flats, stamped with London proofs fitted with captive ramrods beneath, foliate engraved box-lock actions fitted with standing rear-sights and blued belt hooks, micro chequered walnut butts in good condition, ovoid butt caps, fitted with folding traps: in their original lined and fitted case, with some accessories including bullet mould, nipple key and balls. The interior of the lid with original John Blanch trade label. A nice set. 

BLANCH

John, Born 1784, Apprentice to Jackson Mortimer, 1800; free of Farriers Co. 1811. Elected Assistant, 1827; Master, 1834. Married his masters daughter, Ann, and established business, 1809. Worked first for John Manton and then in partnership with father-in-law as Mortimer & Blanch, 1811-12. Gunmaker, 39 Fish St. Hill, 1813-25; 29 Gracechurch St., 1826-48. At 25 Hanover St. Camberwell, 1841 Census. With son William, became John Blanch & Son.  

Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London 1350-1850. George Shumway Publishers, USA.

Dimensions:

Bore: 16 Bore

Barrel Length: 4 Inches (10.16 cm)

Overall Length: 9 Inches (22.86 cm)