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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1891
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A 12-BORE 'NITRO PARADOX' HAMMER RIFLED-CHOKE SHOT-AND-BALL GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 15036
Toplever, rebounding backlocks, percussion fences, border engraving, the barrels originally numbered 15679 with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 7lbs. 5oz., 15in. pull, 28in. barrels, rifled chokes, 2½in. chambers, recent nitro reproof
In a leather case with Holland & Holland trade-label
AND
A SET OF RELOADING TOOLS FOR A 'PARADOX' GUN
Comprising three bullet moulds, striker box, cartridge sizer, powder and shot measure (damaged), three loaded brass cartridges (without primers) and ten empty brass cartridge cases in original wrappers
Toplever, rebounding backlocks, percussion fences, border engraving, the barrels originally numbered 15679 with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 7lbs. 5oz., 15in. pull, 28in. barrels, rifled chokes, 2½in. chambers, recent nitro reproof
In a leather case with Holland & Holland trade-label
AND
A SET OF RELOADING TOOLS FOR A 'PARADOX' GUN
Comprising three bullet moulds, striker box, cartridge sizer, powder and shot measure (damaged), three loaded brass cartridges (without primers) and ten empty brass cartridge cases in original wrappers
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium