Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2014 : Sale A0314 Lot 1432 - S2
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE PERKES 1878 PATENT BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 14908,

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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE PERKES 1878 PATENT BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 14908,
28in. replacement nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, automatic safety, Perkes No.2 patent hammerless action, patent no. 1968 of 1878, Scott patent gas check system, patent no. 617 of 1882, use number 5329, action flats with studs (not operating, one retaining screw missing), fine scroll engraving, brushed bright and blued finish, 16in. stock including 1 3/4in. wooden extension, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and replacement wood, weight 6lb. 11oz.

Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed with 30in. damascus barrels in November 1892 for 'Kitson'.

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Estimate £1,200-1,600

S2