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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1887
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A 12-bore hammer gun by Holland & Holland, No. 11192
Details
A 12-bore hammer gun by Holland & Holland, No. 11192
Toplever action, rebounding backlocks, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, highly-figured stock with horn butt-plate, the rebrowned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 13½oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. (relieved) & ¾ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In its leather case
Toplever action, rebounding backlocks, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, highly-figured stock with horn butt-plate, the rebrowned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 13½oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. (relieved) & ¾ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In its leather case