Product Details
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE 'NO.3 MODEL' BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 19751, with extra barrels,
28in. un-named replacement barrels, Birmingham proofed in 1964, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke;
30in. original nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, some pitting, right wall at 19-;
action with Scott patent gas check system, patent no. 617 of 1882, use number 5993, automatic safety with inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed bright finish overall, 14 1/2in. highly-figured stock including horn buttplate, chequering extensively worn and fore-end wood with some damage, weight 6lb. 4oz. (replacement barrels) and 6lb. 7oz. (original barrels), in its lightweight leather case (fitted for 30in. barrels)
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed in August 1898 for a "Giles"
Other Notes: The original barrels will need re-fitting to the gun before use.
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Estimate £1,000-1,500
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