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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE 1878 PATENT BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 12018,
30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON. WINNERS OF ALL THE "FIELD" RIFLE TRIALS. LONDON. 1883', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, left bore dimension marginal and wall thickness at 19, action with carved fences, patent gas checks, cocking lever return studs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, back-action lockplates with border engraving and protruding tumbler pivots, brushed finish overall, 13 3/4in. replacement stock, weight 6lb. 9oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed 1888.
Estimate £500-700
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