Guns International #: 100688632
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Guns International #: 100688632
Category - Hollis Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double
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Seller: wheelerdan
Member Since: 4/12/16
First Name: Dan
Last Name: Rawlings
State:
Illinois
Zip: 61866
Country: United States
Phone: (217) 714-2548
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 2
Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Money order, Banch check
Isaac Hollis 16 bore, with 28 ga inserts
Description: Price reduced. Up for sale is a nice Isaac Hollis 16 bore box lock shot shotgun. As you may know, Isaac Hollis offered more than one grade of gun, from hardware store or knockabout to best-quality guns. This is a middle grade gun with the optional premium Damascus barrels which were offered at the time. Overall condition is very good. Considerable case color and Damascus pattern remain. Double triggers, manual safety, extractors(s). The 30” barrels have been nitro proofed for 1 OZ loads (see pix) and with 2-1/2” chambers. The proof marks indicate an initial black powder proof as a 17/1 bore (17 gauge, .650 bore), with the 1 oz nitro proof being a second proof. The second proof indicates a choked 16 bore. The bores at 9” from the breech measure .724L and .728R, Each barrel measures .050 thick barrel walls well over the minimums for safety. The tolerance for British 16 bore is .068” to .711” so these are slightly back bored with nice thick walls. The likely reason was to fit the 28 gauge choke tubes which are included in the package. The 16 gauge chokes measure R: .652; left .635, so perfect for rising upland game with a long-range follow up. Both 16 ga bores are mirror bright with no visible pitting whatsoever. (The picture of the standing breach had some dirt showing, which I wiped off after the pix was taken.) I have had Kirk Merrington and the late Oscr Gaddy go through the gun, so the screws have been turned but by an expert, not me. The fore end latch was upgraded from the simple rod to the Ansen and Dealy latch. The fore end also has the optional horn insert. The stock is a nice piece of middle grade walnut, showing considerable grain and a nice bit of striping. There is an old crack in the stock I point out in the pix. It was repaired a long time ago and has not moved the whole time I have owned this gun, so very stable. Dimensions are LOP: 14-1/2, Drop at heel 3-1/4, drop at comb 1-1/2. I do not see any cast. The recoil pad is modern version of the original pattern, possibly Pachmayr? There are no visible dents in the barrels. As stated above, the barrels were modified to accept a set of custom full length 28 gauge inserts, which are included. The inserts are choked about .005 each, perfect for rising quail and/or skeet. A separate extractor and a change-tool are included for the 28 gauge tubes. To be clear, this gun functions perfectly as 16 bore and as the popular 28 gauge. Overall this is a nice, mid-grade upland game gun in excellent shape, and offering the options for both 16 and 28 gauge. I am setting the price to sell $1850. This must go through an FFL dealer because I don’t know the date of manufacturer. I will ship in a hard case only. Shipping and insurance is $60 anywhere in the lower 48 states. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: Isaac Hollis Model: Double barrel SxS Bore: 16 & 28 Chambers: 21/2 & 2/34 Ejectors: extractors Condition: Very good Metal Condition: Very good Wood Condition: Very good Bore Condition: mirror Barrels: 30" Damascus, nitro proofed Barrel Type: SxS Action: Box lock Triggers: Double Gauge Info: 16 & 28 Stock: English Walnut Stock Comb: 1-3/4 Stock Heel: 3-1/4 Stock Cast: none Fore End: Splinter with horn Butt Pad: Modern Pachmayr LOP: 14-1/2 Rib: Solid Damascus Finish: Varnish - original Weight: 6.5 Sights: brass bead Manufacture Date: unknown Chokes: fixed Choke Left: .025 (.635) Choke Right: .008 (.652) Engraving: Basis english scroll Extras: 28 guage full length inserts Case: plastic shipping Item Location: Illinois Proof:Nitro: Nitro Minimum Wall Thickness Left: Muzzles about .080 thick Minimum Wall Thickness Right: Muzzle about .080 thick |
Guns International #: 100688632
Guns International #: 100688632