Isaac Hollis & Sons.1861-1900, Gun Rifle and Pistol maker.
[Previously traded as Hollis and Sheath 1849-1861.]
This company was a large scale manufacturer of sporting guns primarily for the South African & Indian markets. They also produced cheap trade guns.
Their manufacturing locations were in Weaman Row & Lench Street, Birmingham.They maintained retail offices in London,at 83, Cheapside, 1871-1883 & 6,Great Winchester Street, 1884-1900. The gun pictured is typical of low end hammer guns made by other Birmingham makers of this era. For example; Midland Gun Company and Clabrough.
