Guns International #: 101636992
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Guns International #: 101636992
Category - Holland & Holland Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double
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Seller: MacNab
Company: MacNab Fine Firearms Member Since: 6/30/07
State:
Virginia
Zip: 24523
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 796-6364
Active Listings: 38
Total Listings: 949
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days Payment Methods: Cashiers Check, U.S. Postal Money Order, Personal Check
Holland & Holland 16 Bore 'No. 2' Back Action Sidelock
Description: *** SOLD *** NEW PRICE *** This is fine example of the well-known and loved Holland & Holland 'No. 2' sidelock manufactured in various guises by this pre-eminent 'Maker from the early 1880’s right through to the new century and beyond. When it came to us it was a 12 bore, converted to ejector on the Baker patent around 1900, with sadly thin and pitted barrels and with its slim elegant action it cried out for TIG sleeving to 16 bore. Having completed the sleeving it became clear that the ejector conversion, which no doubt had worked well when new, required considerable work to make it truly reliable so it was removed. The parts are available to the purchaser and we have no doubt that given time and patience, it could be made serviceable again. The gun features its original walnut stock and forend and although the stock has been shortened since new, it is in fantastic condition for its age: a lovely piece of French walnut and the dimensions are generous. With its interceptor sears and excellent dimensions, this gun would make a classy target or game gun for the discerning shooter. Presented in its relined Leather and Brass case with some accessories. *** Recently refurbished by Toby Barclay of Heritage Guns UK the action is principally of Thomas Perkes design and features: 'Dip Edge' lockplates; Double triggers bolted by an automatic top tang safety slide; 'Patent Block Safety' interceptor sears; Gold washed tumblers; Back action locks; Perkes' cocking rods; Breech face 'Patent Gas Check'; Top lever operating a 'Purdey Bolt' by way of a 'Scott Spindle' and Anson forend catch. Gun weight 6lb 13oz Engraving style Very Fine Border. Top rib engraved: 'WINNER OF ALL THE 'FIELD' RIFLE TRIALS. LONDON. 1883'. Trigger pulls measure approximately: Front trigger 3 lbs Rear trigger 3 ½ lbs. Serial number 8787 was made in 1883. *** The TIG sleeved 16 bore steel to nitro Damascus barrels are 30" in length, chambered for 2 3/4" (70mm) cartridges and are of brazed 'dovetail' construction with soft soldered ribs. Top rib is of the smooth, concave game type. London proof for 70mm nitro powder cartridges in 2013. The right barrel is bored 0.664 with a constriction of 0.008 for Improved Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.036. The left barrel is also bored 0.664 and has a constriction of 0.020 for Modified choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.034. *** The original Straight Hand Stock and Splinter Forend are both crafted from highly figured walnut. The stock features a vacant white metal oval and is finished with a ¾" leather covered recoil pad. The forend wood carries a neat, engraved steel forend tip and diamond and has one small inlet repair to its edge. The 22 lines per inch checkering has been cut to normal backaction sidelock pattern. The stock is cast off for a right-handed shot. The stock is finished with a traditional linseed oil based preparation as used on best guns by one of the top English makers. This finish uses no grain fillers to achieve its deep, smooth lustre, only many hours of alternate build and flatting off of the surface. Stock dimensions are 14-5/8” by 1-1/2” by 2-3/4”. Slightly cast off. *** This svelte 16 bore is a deadly upland gun. A proven design that will give years of service afield and at the range. *** US Agent for Heritage Guns UK. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance and related charges. I give a three-day non-firing inspection and will only accept returns if gun is not as described. *** Come and see this great double and other fine firearms at the MacNab and Heritage Guns booths at the Southern Side by Side Championship & Exhibition April 22nd – 25th, 2021 at Deep River Sporting Clays in Sanford, NC. ***** Enter the MacNab / John Dickson & Son Scottish Round Action event at the shoot. Participants must shoot a Scottish-made Round Action in this competition. SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101636992
Guns International #: 101636992