Guns International #: 103211538

Category - Holland & Holland Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double

Category
Holland & Holland Shotguns
Shotguns - English Double

Holland & Holland HAMMER GUN, 2 3/4” LONDON PROOFED, 99%, vintage firearms

Description:
General Specs: Holland & Holland, c1891, 12 Gauge, 6lbs. 10oz., Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 11/16", DAH 2 3/8", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number:  14070

If you want to start a vigorous debate, ask a group of experienced double gun enthusiasts “what maker builds the finest double shotgun in the world?”.   There will be a variety of educated opinions with vigorous defenders, but Holland & Holland will be included in the debate.  Building fine sporting arms since 1856, there is little doubt that H & H will always land in the top 5 BEST GUN makers in the world.  Here we have a unique offering; a Holland and Holland bar action hammer gun circa 1891, modern London proofed in 2010 for 2 ¾” magnum loads, wonderfully restored in England to new condition by Toby Barclay of Heritage Guns.  Review the photos and you will find a truly stunning gun, factory engraved with the most delicate yet elaborate scroll, still sharp and clear demonstrating the quality of work at the height of the Victorian era…most would argue there is no finer example of the gunmaker’s art then in this time period.  This gun has been perfectly and invisibly sleeved in England; the only sign of this upgrade is the stamping on the barrel flats.  Now proofed for modern heavy loads with perfect bores, substantial wall thicknesses, and the finely finished and engraved barrels you would expect on a Holland and Holland Royal, the gun is ready for the upland game fields and vintage sporting clays shoots.  The strikingly figured wood was fitted to the action and forend iron to the most exacting London Best standards, with the traditional hand-rubbed oil finish bringing out the deep contrasting grain and profuse fiddleback figure.  The wood-to-metal fit is perfect, as is the checkering with fine mullered border.  The 30” barrels are choked IC/M, the gun weighs 6lbs. 10oz. and balances ¼” in front of the hinge pin…just enough to keep the gun swinging on crossing targets.  Cased in a traditional oak and leather case with accessories and label, the gun displays well and will make a great, functional addition to your quiver of shooting guns.  Spend some time looking at the sculpting of the action, the graceful double arcaded fences, the shape of the hammers, and then take note that this action was created before electricity, shaped with file and chisel, by men that apprenticed at 16 years of age and stopped working when their hearts stopped pumping.  There are few artisans left on the planet that could duplicate this work.  The workmanship in this restoration cannot be flawed and the care the gun has received since leaves the gun as a near new example of one of the world’s finest bar action hammer guns.  VFI provides the most thorough photos, description, and specifications in the industry, providing you all the information you need to make a wise purchase.  Our in-house gunsmithing department has thoroughly reviewed this gun and it comes with a 30-day mechanical warranty.  Priced within range of most working shooters, you will not ever have a chance at such a gun in the future.  Don’t hesitate to make the call and put this gun in your collection.  The specifications are shown below.  Thanks for looking.

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Barrels
Barrel Length:   30" invisibly sleaved London Proof 2010
Chokes:   .011/.021 IC/M
Bores:   mirror
Bore Diameter:   .734/.735
Wall Thickness:   .031/.033
% Blue:   99%
Chambers:   2 3/4" mag proofed London 2010
Ribs:   smooth concave game rib tight
Sights:  Front silver

Action
Action:   Tight-Slight Left of Center
Extractors
Receiver Condition:   pleasing silver/grey; not polished
Screws:   perfect
Engraving:   clear elegant London Holland scroll
Trigger Type:   double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   99% charcoal blue

Stock
Type:   English/splinter; high figure English walnut; smoke/fiddleback;
LOP:   14 11/16"
LOP To End Of Wood:   14 11/16"
DAH:   2 3/8"
DAC:   1 9/16"
Cast:   Heel 3/8" off, Toe 3/4" off
Checkering Condition:   perfect; mullered border
Butt Treatment:   checkered butt

INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms.
Payment and Shipping.

Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax Collected: AZ, FL, GA, MI, MO, PA, TX, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $255.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes or No. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns

Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking!We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

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Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge