Lot Essay
The gun remains in proof under its original 1868 Proof Rules
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A 4-BORE(4 IN) SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMER GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, No. 5775, Jones patent rotary-underlever, rebounding backlock, foliate-scroll engraving with nickel-plated finish, figured stock with recoil-pad, the body of the stock with provision for a restraining-rope, bolted forend with horn cap, browned damascus barrel with faceted breech and tapering breech-flat
Weight 13lb. 2oz., 13 5/8in. pull, 42in. barrel, cyl., 4in. chamber, Black Powder proof
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Weight 13lb. 2oz., 13 5/8in. pull, 42in. barrel, cyl., 4in. chamber, Black Powder proof
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