Product Details
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 10-BORE (2 7/8IN.) DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 5767,
for 1879, 32in. black powder only barrels (some external pitting), broad rib engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 7/8in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding back-action locks with dolphin hammers, elongated top strap, fine acanthus scroll engraving with scrolling and beaded borders, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes, including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, the right side of the stock carved 'H.P.M.', fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release, weight 10lb. 4oz., in its canvas and leather case
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed for a Capt. Mahon. The date is obscured
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Estimate £3,000-5,000
Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament