fancy Hollis & Sheath percussion double with silver inlaid hunting scene on barrel rib
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Hollis & Sheath, as marked on locks, fancy double barrel percussion shotgun. Inlaid with hunting scene and arrow on wide barrel rib, with fancy engraved riband "London Fine Twist". 31-1/2" barrels of average bore size. Metal parts are nicely engraved with light patina and minimal scattered pitting. Has cap box in right side of butt and a deer inlay on the left. Stock very good, shows a light old varnish finish, has a small sliver missing with a crack on the right lower lock mortise, a narrow sliver with a small crack on the right forearm edge, and a small chip missing from the right side of the buttstock comb at the very front. Mechanically good, sold as a collector item only, not warranted safe to shoot.
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