This Model 2 is one of around 4,000 manufactured by Tipping & Lawden under license from Sharps. This example is in outstanding condition and has nearly full coverage engraving on the frame and smooth bottom sections. It also has an "H. Holland 98 New Bond St. London" retailer marking inscribed on top of the barrel and faintly visible manufacture name and patent marking on the left side of the frame around the hammer screw due to the extensive engraving. The matching serial number is found on the bottom of the high polish blued barrel group, front of the silver-plated frame, and on the grip/butt strap. The grips are the classic acanthus scrollwork embossed gutta percha type seen on Tipping & Lawden Sharps pistols and are also numbered to the gun on the back sides. It has post and notch sights and small English proofs on the sides of the barrel group in the flutes. It comes in a nicely figured hardwood case with English fitted interior and a bore rod. Harris Holland was a talented live pigeon shooter and founded the famous gunmaking firm that ultimately became Holland & Holland officially in 1835 when he began selling guns from the trade. It was known as H. Holland until 1876 when Henry W. Holland, his nephew and a former apprentice in the firm, became a full partner. Harris Holland retained significant control of the company until his death in 1896.