Charles Hellis and Sons 12 Ga. Boxlock Shotgun

Matching serial number of 3965 present on water table, barrel, trigger guard and forend iron, 26 1/16 in. fluid steel barrels marked CHARLES HELLIS & SONS LTD. 121 & 123 EDGWARE RD. HYDE PARK LONDON W., single front bead, ejectors, nitro proof to 1 1/8 oz., action rose and scroll engraving throughout, strong color casing present, actions sides are marked C. HELLIS & SONS LTD., double trigger, attractively figured walnut stock with drop points and checkering with mullered borders, 1/4 in. spacer with 1 in. KICK-EEZ rubber recoil pad.

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Overall length 43 in.

DOM: 1934
LOP: 15 in. to end of recoil pad.
DAC: 1 1/2 in.
DAH: 2 5/8 in.
CAST: Neutral
WT: 6lb. 5oz.
CHAMBERS: 2 1/2 in.
RIGHT BORE: .733 in.
RIGHT CHOKE: .007 in.
RIGHT MWT: .026 in.
LEFT BORE: .734 in.
LEFT CHOKE: .043 in.
LEFT MWT: .029 in.

Antique 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.

Overall good estate condition, barrels have light surfaces scratches and worn bluing with minor external pitting on right barrel at muzzle, minor field marks in stock finish, shiny bores, barrels ring with clear church bell tone.