Proofed at Birmingham in 1955. Blued steel barrels with single bead sight on the concave solid rib marked "CHARLES HELLIS & SONS LTD. 121-3 EDGWARE RD. LONDON, ENGLAND.", standard Birmingham proofs, chambers marked 2 1/2 inches, and chokes measured at modified/modified. Casehardened boxlock action with light border engraving around the edges, double triggers, and tang mounted automatic safety. Multi-point checkered walnut splinter forend with engraved fittings and Anson button release and straight grip stock with serrated bare butt. Includes a canvas wrapped takedown case with cleaning rod, snap caps, oiler, and Charles Hellis trade label on the lid. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 1 3/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 5 lbs 7 oz.

Fine, retaining 85% plus original blue finish, 60% case colors, moderate handling evidence, some scratching on the barrels, and some cleaned oxidation and thinning of the blue. The stock has a crack running from the lower tang towards the butt, otherwise the wood is very good with worn but well-defined checkering. The case is very good. Mechanically excellent.