Autumn Sale of Fine Sporting arms
Circa 1887. Chequered butt and semi-pistol grip with steel end-cap, snap-on splinter fore-end with horn finial. 28in. Octagonal to round smoothbored nitro barrel, rear sight removed and dove-tail inserted, machined top flat, the adjacent flats engraved ‘HOLLAND & HOLLAND, 98 NEW BOND, ST. LONDON.’ WINNERS OF ALL THE ‘FIELD’ RIFLE TRIALS. 1883,’ and ‘295 SEMI SMOOTHBORE. PATENT NO. 1294.’, Manual sidelever safety with gold-inlaid ‘SAFE’, acanthus scroll engraving. In the manufacturer’s case. Converted to 410 and reproved 1937
Weight 4lb 1oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke Full, Barrel 26", Pull 14 1/8", OAL 42 1/8"
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
Proof 406
Readings Plugs at 410
Metal - C
Finish - C
Stock - C
Additional Comments: Light silvering to a mature patina. The action bright. The
Stock nicely figured with minor marks and a fine, repaired split.
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