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* HOLLAND & HOLLAND
AN 1884 BENTLEY PATENT 12-BORE BARREL-COCKING SEMI-HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 8699,
30in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2010), rib engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. WINNERS OF ALL THE 'FIELD' RIFLE TRIALS 1883', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and full choke, Bentley patent action, patent no. 17037 of 1884, use number 452, automatic safety with gold 'SAFE' detail, dipped-edge lockplates signed 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND' and with best border and acanthus scroll engraving, blued finish overall, triggerplate with (later) outer strengthening plate,14 1/2in. well-figured stock (cracked and repaired at head) with heel and toe plates, light repairs to fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 10oz.
Estimate £500-700
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.
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