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The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1904 and in 1906 respectively
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A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 23269 (1) AND 23988 (2)
Holland & Holland patent semi-selective single-triggers, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best engraving of bold foliate-scrollwork, highly-figured replacement stocks with short extensions, the barrels (shortened) with game-ribs
Weight 6lb. 9oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 8oz. (No.2), 15in. pulls, 28in. barrels, both approx. cyl. & I.C., 2in. chambers, nitro proof (bore-dimensions marginal and right barrel-thicknesses below recommended minimum)
Holland & Holland patent semi-selective single-triggers, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best engraving of bold foliate-scrollwork, highly-figured replacement stocks with short extensions, the barrels (shortened) with game-ribs
Weight 6lb. 9oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 8oz. (No.2), 15in. pulls, 28in. barrels, both approx. cyl. & I.C., 2in. chambers, nitro proof (bore-dimensions marginal and right barrel-thicknesses below recommended minimum)