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Lot 351: Holland & Holland 12 Bore "Paradox" Sidelock Shot and Ball Gun

Scarce Desirable Holland & Holland 12 Bore "Paradox" Side Lock Shot and Ball Gun with Case and Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Lot 351: Holland & Holland 12 Bore "Paradox" Sidelock Shot and Ball Gun

Scarce Desirable Holland & Holland 12 Bore "Paradox" Side Lock Shot and Ball Gun with Case and Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $8,000

Scarce Desirable Holland & Holland 12 Bore "Paradox" Side Lock Shot and Ball Gun with Case and Accessories

Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Ltd
Model: Paradox
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 216
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blued, dovetail lump barrels signed "HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON." on the right barrel and "'PARADOX' FOSBERY PATENT" on the left barrel, bead front sight, and two leaf folding rear sight graduated for "50" and "100" yards. "R.CHOKE" markings and London proofmarks in the flats. Casehardened side lock action featuring light, decorative border engraving, rib extension third fastener, dual triggers, and automatic sliding tang safety. With matching numbered, scroll engraved blue steel trigger guard. Straight grain, checkered walnut pistol grip stock and splinter forearm with lightly engraved fittings, blue steel trapdoor grip cap, and solid rubber recoil pad. With leather bound takedown case marked "W.G.D." on the lid with Holland & Holland interior label, 12 bore bullet mold, de-capper, brass shell crimper marked "FIXER", oiler, snap caps, two spent brass shells, two piece wood cleaning rod, cleaning rod heads, shell extractor, and carved bone small parts container. Most of the included tools are Holland & Holland marked. Barrel and stock measurements are: chambers measured at 2 1/2 inches; bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .737/.737; rifled choke; minimum wall thickness .041/.036; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 1/4 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches; weight 8 Lbs 4.6 Oz.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 70% refinished blue on the barrels, areas of visible pitting under the blue, scattered dings and scratches, edge wear, and some spotting and oxidation. The receiver and locks have a mostly gray patina, some scratches, tool marks on the screw heads, and mild spotting. The restocked wood is also fine with crisp checkering, small crack at the forearm tip, scattered small dings, and light chipping around the fittings. Mechanically excellent.



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