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Antique HOLLIS & SHEATH British PERCUSSION Double Barrel 14 Gauge Shotgun CIVIL WAR Era SCATTER GUN By Prolific ISAAC HOLLIS
Guns International #: 102297225 Seller's Inventory #: 226521
Category: Antique Shotguns - Cartridge - Shotguns - European
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Antique HOLLIS & SHEATH British PERCUSSION Double Barrel 14 Gauge Shotgun
CIVIL WAR Era SCATTER GUN By Prolific ISAAC HOLLIS
Here we present an antique Hollis & Sheath Percussion Double Barrel Side by Side Shotgun made circa 1860 in Birmingham, England. This is a High Grade double barrel percussion shotgun made to import for the American Civil War and Frontier market. What is interesting about this example is that it was made not for the gentle shooting in England in which “beaters” were typically marched through the woods on vast estates driving game and birds in front of stationary shooters. Shotguns intended for this type of sport shooting were built less robustly and lighter in weight. On this shotgun, the build was very robust and reinforced for harsh service. This is apparent by the heavy and long upper and lower tangs on the top and bottom of the wrist area of this shotgun. Extra-long tangs, such as these, were used to support this normally vulnerable area of the stock from cracks and damage from rough handling, especially on horseback.
Isaac Hollis was a prolific London sporting gunmaker who also made the Pattern 1853 Enfields for both the North and South during the American Civil War. Hollis & Sons started out in the early part of the 19th century with the name of “Hollis Brothers”. It continued under that trade name until 1845 when it was re-named “Hollis Brothers & Co. which continued until 1848, when it became “Hollis & Sheath” after Isaac Hollis took on Isaac Brentnall Sheath as a partner. This continued until 1861 when the firm changed its name to I. Hollis & Sons on the departure of Sheath. Hollis became and remained known as a supplier of pistols and shotguns, and also produced muskets that was possibly used for the North American Indian trade.
The overall condition is good. Original barrel patina. The right side of the action fully functions, but the left does not. Good bore. The stock is solid with an average amount of wear. Legible markings. Engraved locks and barrel rib.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 37-1/2 inches.
Caliber: 14 Gauge
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1350
#226521
SOLD
Antique: Yes