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HELLIS 20 BOXLOCK EJECT- LIGHT at 5 Lbs. 7 Oz.- MILLER SINGLE SELECT TRIGGER- 27" Bbls.- CASED in a PERIOD LEATHER TRUNK
Guns International #: 100539003 Seller's Inventory #: y698
Category: Shotguns - English Double - Shotguns - Doubles
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Seller: Champlin
Company: Champlin Firearms Inc.
Member Since: 11/19/07
First Name: George
Last Name: Caswell
State: Oklahoma
Zip: 73702
Country: United States
Phone: (580) 237-7388
Platinum Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
5 Plus Days
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Description:
#2045, Charles Hellis & Sons, 119 Edgware Road, Hyde Park, London: A 20 Bore Boxlock Ejector Made in 1907 with 27" Ejector Dovetail Lump barrels at .625 .010 & .015" (Skt.II & Mod.), 2 3/4" chambers, Wall thickness on the right barrel at .026" & on the left at .028", Rib extension third bite, Original Birmingham nitro proof at 7/8 ounce, Miller single selective trigger with the selector as the safety slide, Forward is the right barrel first and pull it rearward and the left barrel is first, Splinter forend with an Anson release, Straight hand stock at 14 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 2 3/16" over a 7/8" pad, Slight cast-off for the right hand, Proper weight at 5 lbs. 7 oz., 60% engraving coverage with sideplates, Retains 5% original case colors, The barrels reblacked a long time ago & now at 97%, The stock remains at 80%, The checkering remaining at 95%, The bores are excellent and are bright and shiny from breech to muzzle, The wood remains very stout on this piece and has a lot of service ahead of it, Cased in a period leather trunk with a proper trade label. This is a doggone nice light bird gun at 5 lbs. 7 oz. for those that like single triggers. This Miller trigger works as intended as most all of his do. /////////////////////////////// The Hellis firm started in 1884 at 21 Shrewsbury Road in London. Charles Hellis died in 1905 and his oldest son died in 1932. They moved to 119 Edgware in 1897 and to 121-123 Edgware in 1935 and was acquired by Henry Atkin in 1956 and later incorporated with Beesley. By 1986 the firm was known as Hellis, Beesley and Watson. During their history they were very involved in cartridge loading. To this day they offer Spring Opening SxS game guns and Spring Opening over & under shotguns. They can be contacted thru hellis
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes