treblig1958:
I am sure H&H does not need me to come to their defense. However, I can assure you that ALL Holland & Holland guns are "built" in their London factory. I have stood next to the machines and craftsmen who do it. In the factory. With Holland & Holland management.
That aside, you are correct in the fact that H&H used W. & C. Scott & Son as one source of action forgings, barrels, etc., prior to the construction of their own factory. After that, most outsourcing was scaled back severely. And in NO case did Scott ever "build" Holland & Holland guns.
But, perhaps you have more valid sources than my own.
Best, Kensal
Yes, Perhaps you need to check your sources Kensal. Your telling me this gem of a gun was produced in the Holland factory?
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/conten...erarchyId=11655And what about the "Northwood" model? Or how about the "Cavalier"?
I think it is a pretty well known fact that not all Holland & Hollands were built in their factory Kensal. I too know some individuals who have apprenticed, worked and then left the factory and they too acknowledge that fact. Firms like A.A. Brown, S. Wright & son, W & C Scott, among others are known to have built COMPLETED guns for Hollands, even if Hollands did the final finishing on some of these pre-built guns in house...the guns still showed up at Hollands put together lock, stock and barrel.
Dustin
