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After a bit of reading in Gabriel's book on 410s, I think it's possibly a Northwood model H&H. If so, it was one of possibly only four produced. S/N' 37140, 37141, 37443, and 37021.

I think I see that your gun is 37021 from all the pix. Gabriel says: "... A fourth 410, SN 37021, sold in May 1961. It has double triggers, ejectors, and 27-inch barrels. ..."

In a previous paragraph, Gabriel states: "This Northwood gun was made 'to Holland & Holland specifications" off premises but 'shot and regulated' by Holland & Holland to a very high level of workmanship. A Birmingham consortium led by Vic Simmons built these guns. ..."

If your gun is indeed 37021 as I think I can make out in the pix, I'd recommend you buy Ronald S. Gabriel's book; American & British 410 Shotguns, if you don't already have a copy.

regards
Chuck

Thank You Chuck,

If you look at the original post, I do I.D. the gun as a Northwood #37021. In the pics. if you look at the one of the bottom of the receiver you are able to see the s/n on the trigger guard as well as Northwood Collection on the receiver.
I have not seen the book but will get a copy if I can locate one. Again thank you for your interest in this ( almost one of
a kind ) little treasure. If you are ever in VA or Fl let me know - would love to show it to you.

Regards,
Jim Reid
(804) 435-0947

Jim,
Thank you for that invitation. I may just take you up on that. I was in VA the week of Thanksgiving to see my brother at NASA Langley (Norfolk) and then drove across to Roanoake to see Gunter Pfrommer and drop off a 20g NID for a facelift. If my brother continues his work with NASA or I need to see Gunter again, I'm sure I'll have reason to be in the neighborhood, and now, one more reason...a very good reason.

I think the mentioning of your gun in the book adds to its history/provenance. You have quite a treasure there. I recommend you get one soon as these books tend to be published in short runs and then become rare/expensive. It's from Krause Publishing. Amazon has them. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=se...sh+410+shotguns

Enjoy the best 410 on the block.
Chuck

A sweet little gun indeed! H&H is my favorite gun maker.

Some pics of my H&H .410 on 1st page of this old post. Lots of looks but no interest - comments pro or con. Hmmm ! not typical of this bunch !

It is a sweet little shotgun. From my reading, I have learned that guns made by another maker, such as yours, are still superb guns. "Whilst we still make our Model No. 1....", a quote from William Powell's brochure. Their Continental line SxSs are made by Arrieta(?) and the O/Us are made by one of the Rizzinis(?). H&H models such as the 'Badminton' and 'Dominion' are fine examples of the gunmaker's trade. As for hunting with a .410, I have taken quite a few Ruffed Grouse with my DeHaan SO model. It is certainly challenging! Cheers!

Almost certainley W.& C.Scott.