Details of Lot 264
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A SCARCE 8-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 15054

34-inch replacement barrels by J. V. Needham, 3 1/4-inch chambers about full choke borings, machined rib with doll's head extension, the rounded frame, rebounding back lock, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, engraved charge details, 8 to 10 drams case 3 1/2-inches, extended top strap, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and recoil pad, with replacement comb, sling swivels, 15lb. 10oz., nitro proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1892.

Sold for £7000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
16 December 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply