Lot 1695 Detail
12 Gauge Holland & Holland Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun
Serial no. 7000, 12 gauge, 30-inch Damascus barrels. Game rib marked: Holland &
Holland, 98 New Bond Street, London. Casehardened action engraved with 50% fine foliate
scroll. Low hammers, Percussion fences. Checkered straight-grip stock of figured walnut.
Vacant silver oval. Iron buttplate.
Condition: Good, showing considerable use. Metal showing grey patina
mixed with overall light surface rust. Bores show uniform heavy pitting. Action/barrels
show looseness. Right trigger pull needs attention. Wood showing heavy wear and minor
marks. Checkering show filling. Fore-end shows losses to right edge.
Note: Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.031/0.028 inches. Chokes: 0.002/0.026 inches
(Cylinder/Improved Modified). Chambers: 2 1/2 inches. Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.021
inches. Proof: London, Black Powder, 13, 12B, 14M, Not for Ball. Stock Dimensions: Pull:
14 3/8 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 inches. Weight: 6 pounds, 8
ounces.
Provenance: Note: Gun is deemed unsafe to fire until repaired and reproved.
Estimate: $800 - $1200
