The makers have kindly confirmed that this guns was completed on February 14th, 1897.The top of the barrel has scroll engraving surrounding "HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON." "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" is signed on the lock plate. Additional scrollwork is found on the lock plate, hammer, receiver, under lever and trigger guard. The underside of the barrel with original London black powder proofmarks and London nitro reproof marks from 2001. Checkered forearm and straight grip stock, horn forend cap, and added solid rubber recoil pad. Weight 13 lbs. 8 oz.

Fine. The barrel retains 98% of the reapplied brown Damascus, and the remaining surfaces have a bright gray gun metal patina overall. The engraving is crisp. The refinished wood is very good with a shortened buttstock, repair near the toe, minor handling/storage marks, and recut checkering. Mechanically excellent.