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Hollis &Sheath Double 4-bore,muzzel loader, C. 1840
Guns International #: 100863534 Seller's Inventory #: 300
Category: Antique Shotguns - Percussion - Shotguns - 4 and 8 Gauge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Bigboreuk
Member Since: 7/25/08
First Name: James
Last Name: Evans
State: Texas
Zip: 78024
Country: United States
Phone: (830) 238-4870
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 8
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Cashier's check
Description:
An English percussion commercial fowler with 34" Damacus barrels marked "London Fine Twist". Barrel flats marked"H&S" with Birmingham proofs. Muzzels are: L=1.02", R=1.o35". Long trigger guard,blank brass escutcheon, and recessed cap holder. Overall weight of 15 pounds. Strong and crisp locks and hammers. Not warranted for shooting. Half cock is solid. Strong,heavy duty walnut stock. Company founded by Hollis brothers in 1830 at #10-11 Weaman Row Brimingham England. Makers famous for manufacturing large bore guns for South African hunting market and UK. military. Very few have survived as well as this one. Thought to be one of only three in USA.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Hollis & Sheath
Model: Double percussion
Bore: 4-bore
Condition: good
Metal Condition: good
Wood Condition: good
Bore Condition: fair
Barrels: re - browned
Barrel Type: Damascus
Triggers: Double
Stock: solid English walnut
Weight: 15 pounds
Manufacture Date: C. 1840
Choke Left: 1.02
Choke Right: 1.035
Proof:Black: black