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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1878
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A W. M. SCOTT 1865 PATENT 16-BORE HAMMER GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, No. 5133
Patent toplever-and spindle-opening action, the rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish overall, boldly-figured stock with butt-plate, elongated bottom-strap, the rebrowned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
14.3/8in. pull, 29in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use
Patent toplever-and spindle-opening action, the rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish overall, boldly-figured stock with butt-plate, elongated bottom-strap, the rebrowned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
14.3/8in. pull, 29in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use