Charles Hellis and Sons 12 Ga. Sidelock Shotgun Pair with Case

Matching serial numbers of 3967 present on water table, barrels, forend iron, and trigger guard, 26 1/6 in. fluid steel barrels nitro proofed to 1 1/8 oz, marked CHARLES HELLIS & SONS LTD. 121 & 123 EDGEWARE RD, HYDE PARK LONDON W., single front bead, gold inlay of "1", ejectors, 100% rose and scroll engraving coverage with healthy amounts of color casing remaining, gold top lever and forend tip inlay of "1", gold inlay cocking indicators and "SAFE", straight grip walnut stock with drop points, Silvers style recoil pad, stock inlay engraved R.A.O..

Matching serial numbers of 3968 present on water table, barrels, forend iron, and trigger guard, 26 1/6 in. fluid steel barrels nitro proofed to 1 1/8 oz, marked CHARLES HELLIS & SONS LTD. 121 & 123 EDGEWARE RD, HYDE PARK LONDON W., single front bead, gold inlay of "2", ejectors, 100% rose and scroll engraving coverage with healthy amounts of color casing remaining, gold top lever and forend tip inlay of "2", gold inlay cocking indicators and "SAFE", attractive walnut stock with drop points, Silvers style recoil pad, stock inlay engraved R.A.O.

Original factory leather bound oak case with original maker label present, includes three working keys, cleaning rod and attachments, two maker branded snap caps. Case is marked R.A.O.

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Overall length

DOM: 1935
LOP #1: 14 1/2 in. ending in 3/4 in. recoil pad
DAC #1: 1 3/8 in.
DAH #1: 1 5/8 in.
Right chamber #1: 2 1/2 in.
Right bore #1: .733 in.
Right choke #1: .011 in.
Right MWT #1: .029 in.
Left chamber #1: 2 1/2 in.
Left bore #1: .736 in.
Left choke #1: .046 in.
Left MWT #1: .027 in.
Cast #1: Slight cast off.

LOP #2: 14 5/8 in. ending in 3/4 in. recoil pad

Right chamber #2: 2 1/2 in.
DAC #2: 1 7/16 in.
DAH #2: 1 15/16 in.
Right bore #2: .734 in.
Right choke #2: .009 in.
Right MWT #2: .028 in.
Left chamber #2: 2 1/2 in.
Left bore #2: .737 in.
Left choke #2: .049 in.
Left MWT #2: .025 in.
Cast #2: Slight cast off.

FFL Status: Modern

Established in London in 1884, Charles Hellis and Sons was a respected British gunmaker known for producing high-quality shotguns and rifles. Specializing in bespoke firearms, the company catered to sportsmen seeking reliable and elegant guns for hunting and shooting sports. Renowned for their craftsmanship and attention to detail, Hellis guns were often engraved and tailored to customer specifications. Despite ceasing production in the mid-20th century, Charles Hellis & Sons remains admired by collectors and enthusiasts for their fine workmanship and contribution to British gunmaking heritage.

Serial number 3967 overall very good estate condition, light bluing finish wear on barrels, barrels ring with church bell tone, scattered surfaces scratching, bluing finish wear under forend, moderate field marks present on stock.

Serial number 3968 overall very good estate condition, light bluing finish wear on barrels, barrels ring with church bell tone, small sections of light pitting under forend, moderate field marks present on stock, two moderate flaws present in forend wood.

Case exterior in very good condition with leather straps and brass lock work functional and intact, felt lining fair in worn areas.