Lot Essay
The gun was completed circa 1871. The action resembles in some ways Redman & Kirkwood's 1864 patent
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A FINE 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY H. HOLLAND, NO. 1788
The action incorporating an unusual partially-rotating bolt engaging with the rear of the front lump and a sliding bolt of Purdey-type engaging with the rear of the back lump, the whole operated by means of a snap-action push-forward underlever, non-rebounding backlocks, the action-body with carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock with engraved butt-plate, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
The action incorporating an unusual partially-rotating bolt engaging with the rear of the front lump and a sliding bolt of Purdey-type engaging with the rear of the back lump, the whole operated by means of a snap-action push-forward underlever, non-rebounding backlocks, the action-body with carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock with engraved butt-plate, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price