Holland & Holland 12 Gauge Back Action Hammer Gun

[Kensal Rise]

I agree. The word/name appears to be Speke. But without more information, it's hard to tell just who Mr. Speke may have been. Sometimes you get lucky on these quests. Sometimes not. But at least you know more about the gun and how it began its life.

Use it. Care for it. And enjoy !

[Drew Hause]

Bill: the 1 1/8 MAX proof mark was only used 1896-1904.
42 grains of (Bulk Smokeless) "E.C." or "Schultze" was 3 Dram Eq. and the standard loading with either 1 1/8 oz. or 1 1/16 oz. in a 2 1/2" case.

[Bill Jolliff]

Originally Posted by Drew Hause

Bill: the 1 1/8 MAX proof mark was only used 1896-1904.
42 grains of (Bulk Smokeless) "E.C." or "Schultze" was 3 Dram Eq. and the standard loading with either 1 1/8 oz. or 1 1/16 oz. in a 2 1/2" case.

Hi Drew,

Thanks for your comments. They seem to go along with the loads and patterning they did on the gun back in 1902.