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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1885
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A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 8603
Toplever, rebounding backlocks, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, well figured stock (shortened, possibly a replacement), the sleeved replacement barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 2oz., 13¾in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ¾ choke, 2½in. barrels, nitro reproof
In a Holland & Holland brass-mounted leather case (defective).
Toplever, rebounding backlocks, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, well figured stock (shortened, possibly a replacement), the sleeved replacement barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 2oz., 13¾in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ¾ choke, 2½in. barrels, nitro reproof
In a Holland & Holland brass-mounted leather case (defective).
Special notice
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
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.