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The Silvers pad is the reddish orange hard rubber pad you see on a lot of British guns. The first picture is from the order book showing the “recoil heelplate” request. Ken

The catalogs may show double rifles without a pad, but customer could order one. I have an H&H double in 500/450 3.25” nitro made in 1904 with a silvers pad. The order book says “recoil shield” for the butt. Ken

It’s hard to believe this WR 400/360 has survived in this condition. WR has no records on it, but it has to be over 110 years old. Ken

This is a 12 gauge paradox with a lot of tools in the case. Look at the last few pictures. Finding the 16 gauge tools will be very difficult—you just don’t see 16 gauge paradox guns. Paradox tools Ken

This is an old Dickson made in 1898. The barrels were sleeved at some point, but it still weighs 6 lbs 5 oz.

I did a little more looking and King George V issued H&H a royal warrant on 1 Feb 1911. Unfortunately, the Paradox book does not list serial numbers except for pairs, magnum paradoxes, etc. Your paradox looks like a number 2 model. Did you send a history request to H&H to obtain a history...

Do you have Donald Dallas book on Holland&Holland? The leather label in your case was used from 1902-1911. From 1911-1936 they used a label “By appointment to His Majesty the King.” The hand-detachable lock was introduced in 1908. Ken

Nice gun and case. The cleaning rod looks like it is aluminum 3 piece rod and not original. The leather label is before H&H received a royal warrant from the King of England. I think the label was used from 1904-1911. Ken

Well it isn’t Saturday. Still working on the case and haven’t shot it yet. This is a 375 Flanged Magnum. Ken

Very nice double rifle! I wonder where the #1 rifle is hiding. I have an H&H DR built in 1904 in 500/450 with game scene engraving instead of the standard royal scroll. Ken

H&H started using Hykro Steel in the 1950s. The bottom plate is probably aluminum. You can call H&H ask what they have for records. If you’re in the US call the Dallas showroom. Ken

Nice takedown. Mine is from 1903 and other than the scope bases is all original (275). Finding a case is harder than finding the takedown rifles. Ken

Derrick is a great guy to do business with. He sent me pictures and we talked on the phone about the books I bought. Ken

Tom, I had a problem with a 400/360 Fraser single shot. The only new brass I could find was from Bertram brass. Very few cases if any would fit. Like you, it looked so close but they didn’t fit. I FL resized the brass a few times. People more experienced than me gave me two techniques to...

If I remember correctly, these are new M&S actions. I don’t know who Dickson is using to build their rifles. Ken

Don’t forget about one of the better makers in the UK—Daniel Fraser. He wasn’t in business for long, but built some of the finest single shots, Mauser and Mannlicher Shoenauer bolt guns, and double rifles. Unfortunately, the guns were mostly BPEs, along with 303, etc. Ken

A 500/450 with unique engraving.

Rigbymauser, Thanks for the heads up. However, Derrick is not trying to scam anyone. If you read this entire thread or the Facebook page, you’ll see people have bought books from. Derrick will send you pictures of the individual book(s) you are looking to purchase. Derrick is a great guy to...

Derrick, Once again, thanks for taking the time to answer my questions and providing pictures of the books I purchased. Always nice to deal with honest people. Ken

Derrick, A great collection of books. Thanks for taking the time with pictures and mailing a couple of these out to me. Ken

I’d buy 100. Ken

After carrying 7.5 lb O/Us around for a long time, I ended up shooting lighter Brit 2.5” SxS. It is a great way to end the day. Ken

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A lot to see and while you’re there. We spent 4 days in Edinburgh and took day trips with rabbies tours, then spent 3 days driving around. This list may give you some ideas. Edinburgh Castle Holyrood Palace/Abbey Scottish National Museum Scottish National Gallery Dourne Castle Kilchurn...

Built in 1898 and still shoots well.

Yes this was Bertram brass USA. https://bertrambrass.com/ Ken

I bought some brass from them in mid-March. Order shipped within 14 days. I thought they had a phone number on their website. I got an email receipt after the order. They sent me an ups notice when it shipped. Also, I asked for an email when the brass was available. They sent me an email...

Meshach Browning hunted bears in the 1840s. He used knives, branches, and whatever else to kill them. This was in the Maryland area. His notes were published in a book called “Forty-Four Years of the Life of a Hunter”. The book was originally printed in 1859. Ken

Another show you may want to consider is the Colorado Gun Collector’s show. The show has moved locations since COVID, but it still keeps modern guns out of the show. It is more vintage rifles than shotguns. CGCA Ken

The barrel looks like it has a back sight dovetailed in it. Also it looks to have scope bases fitted on the rib. Are you sure this is a shotgun barrel? Ken

Looks super!! When can you come over and build mine. :)

A very detailed restoration. Have you had a chance to shoot it? Ken

These a fairly light field guns. Hopefully you are using some light loads or your wife may not like the recoil. I‘m sure the trigger can be converted. In the states you would want to talk to cole guns https://colegun.com/. I’m not sure who you could get to work on it in Zululand. You might...

Plenty of history to see in London. There are some old Roman wall structures in the city. I would try to fit in a few hours to see the Tower of London as there are quite a few displays. The Royal Albert museum and Westminster Abbey are other places you may want to see.

The .303 British was pretty common for DRs. It could be hard on barrels with the early corrosive primers. Here’s a Fraser DR from 1898 timeframe. It shots well with 174 grain bullets.

Thanks guys. There is a set in Canada, but I can’t create an account to contact the seller. Hopefully a set will turn up. Ken

Looking for a set of 500/450 3.25” nitro express reloading dies. If you have a set for sale, please let me know. Thanks, Ken

I’ll take the 16 gauge snap caps. Thanks Ken