Product Details
RICHARD HOLLIS. LONDON,
A RARE CONVERTED 14-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN BY W. MACLAUCHLAN, no visible serial number,
converted from muzzle-loading, 28 3/4in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'RICH'D HOLLIS. LONDON.' in gothic script, Rev. John Somerville's patent safety no. 5026 of 4th November 1824, use no. 65, including flat-fronted trigger-guard with sprung safety locking the triggers, non-rebounding back-action locks, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of colour-hardening and finish, the triggerguard engraved 'SOMERVILLE'S PATENT NO. 65 BY W. MACLAUCHLAN.', 14 1/2in. figured stock (insert repair to right overhorn) including fully engraved steel buttplate, Hackett-type snap-on fore-end with horn finial, weight 8lbs. 3oz.
Literature: For details of Rev. John Somerville's invention see:
"Essay on the Safety Gun, by the Inventor:
with an appendix, containing Testimonies from scientific men of its great superiority in the field: with one Hundred most distressing and melancholy cases of death and mutilation occasioned by the accidental discharge of fire-arms. By the Rev. John Somerville A.M. Minister of Currie.
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Estimate £1,800-2,200
Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament