I own a "stars & stripes' damascus barreled Hollenbeck (serial #16) high grade 12 gauge (Feb. 13,1900 patent stamp on the water table) 28" barreled drilling stamped "Damascus Steel" on the top rib, at the breech. It has dogs on the left (setter) and right side (pointer) of the receiver and two quail on the trigger guard surrounded by detailed scroll engraving, remaining in excellent condition, with traces of case hardening still visible. Pistol grip stock is high grade wood with ebony insert at the pistol grip end. There is no pitting in the three bores and no cracked or chipped wood, Hollenbeck Gun Company, Wheeling, W. Va butt plate. I would like to know more about this beautiful drilling and what caliber is the rifle? A 32-40 bullet fits tight to the muzzle end of the bore and will not enter the rifling completely, but the chamber is made for a straight wall cartridge approximately 2 1/4" or 2 5/16" long. Any help would be deeply appreciated. It's grade and value ??

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