Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Holland & Holland 16 Gauge Single-barrel Shotgun, c. late 19th century, serial number 7022, 16 gauge, walnut stock with checkered wrist and forend, lock and frame lightly engraved with foliate designs, marked on the left of the lockplate "HOLLAND & HOLLAND," marked on the top of the barrel "HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND ST. LONDON.," barrel lg. 30, overall lg. 45 1/2 in.
Provenance: Westley Richards, Springfield, Missouri, May 21, 2009.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Stock has some light wear and missing escutcheon on the butt, and some light pitting on the lock plate.
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Keywords
LONDON, SpringfieldChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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