Manufactured circa 1895-1900. Blued steel barrels with beaded blade and flip up disk front sights, fixed rear 50 meter sight on the raise quarter rib, single extractor, period London proofs, and "HOLLAND & HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND STREET LONDON." and "'PARADOX' FOSBERY'S PATENT." marked on the right and left barrels respectively. The casehardened receiver and sidelocks display fine border scroll engraving with game scenes on either lockplate. The left shows a lion in pursuit of a gazelle and the right shows a Bengal tiger. "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" is inlaid in gold on either lockplate and the left side of the receiver is marked with the load data "CHARGE 8 DRAMS BRASS CASE 2 7/8 INCHES". The gun features double triggers, bushed firing pins, and tang mounted manual safety. Beautifully figured , multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings including the rotary latch release and pistol grip stock with horn grip cap and blued scroll engraved toe and heel caps over the checkered butt. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at (.803 inches) and both measured at .808 inches; rifled "Paradox" chokes; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 12 lbs 8 oz.