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The barrels are fitted to a stunning brushed
bright bolstered sidelock action with a
hidden third bite and carved fences and
bolsters. The action shows magnificently well
executed deep relief floral scroll engraving
over a darkened background which surrounds
“HOLLAND & HOLLAND” signatures on either
side of the action bar and a trio of truly
stunning game scenes before extending onto
the toplever, triggerguard, the extended top
tang, and the bottom tang, which shows the
serial number in fine gold inlays. The game
scenes consist of a heard of African elephants
trumpeting and marching across the savanna
on the left lockplate, a roaring mail lion on
the underside facing the observer, and a bull
rhinoceros facing the observer with a pair of
egrets taking flight. All three game scenes are
cut in exceptionally high, photo realistic detail
with each scene being a work of art unto itself.
The engraving is signed “P.COGGAN” at the
bottom of the two scenes on the lockplates
for English Master Engraver Phil Coggan, one