Product Details
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE 1878 PATENT 'CLIMAX SAFETY HAMMERLESS' BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 7381,
30in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels, rib engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, W.M. Scott and T. Baker patent action, patent no. 761 of 1878, use number 1401, Scott patent gas checks, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, beaded and scroll border engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. well-figured (possibly historic replacement) stock, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 6lb. 7oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was built for a Dr. Salix. The completion date and barrel length are not recorded.
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Estimate £700-900
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