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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "PARADOX" BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 11760
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers and Paradox rifled chokes, machined short raised rib with folding leaf sight and top extension, the rounded frame, backlocks and top lever with border engraving, 14 3/4-inch stock with chequered butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., black powder proof, worn overall, top lever spring broken, bores badly pitted
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The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1888. It is a very early example of a Paradox with the first recorded example being built in 1886. |
Sold for £900
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
| 25 August 2014 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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