Details of Lot 253
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A SCARCE DOUBLE-BARREL 8-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 15054

34-inch replacement barrels by J. V. Needham, with 3 1/4-inch chambers, about extra full choke borings, doll's head extension and machined rib, Greener elephant trademarks stamped before the fore-end, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the frame engraved with charge details, 8 to 10 drams, cased 3 1/2-inches, extended top strap, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, replacement comb, 15lb., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1892, probably as a rifle or paradox gun.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
12 December 2012
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply