Holland & Holland Dominion
Holland & Holland Ltd · Shotgun · Discontinued · 1934
Also known as: H&H Dominion, Dominion Sidelock
Overview
The Holland & Holland Dominion is a British best-quality 12 gauge side-by-side double-barrelled shotgun built on a round-bodied back-action hammerless sidelock action. Introduced in the 1930s as a robust, more affordable alternative to the firm's premium Royal model, it was named for the British Dominions where the gun's reinforced action, simple and reliable ejector system, and rugged construction suited demanding field conditions. The break-action design holds two shells in fixed barrels, fired by double triggers, with an automatic thumb safety and a splinter-forend, straight-grip walnut stock.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3090 g (109.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1168 mm (45.98") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Trigger |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Open Breech
- Safety mechanisms: Automatic Thumb Safety
- Features: Round Bodied Back Action Sidelock, Side By Side Barrels, Automatic Ejectors, Splinter Forend, Straight Grip Stock, Double Triggers, Engraved Action
Variants
- Holland & Holland Dominion Ejector - Ejector
- Holland & Holland Dominion Non-Ejector - Non Ejector
Service history
Operators
- Civilian sportsmen
Production
Production years: 1934-1990
Built to order at the Holland & Holland workshops; individual specifications varied per commission.
Origin
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Designer: Holland & Holland
Discontinued: 1990
Notes
The Dominion is the direct forerunner of the modern Holland & Holland Round Action; the Dominion is outwardly distinguished by its leg-of-mutton sideplates. Available in both ejector and non-ejector configurations, typically with 2 1/2 or 2 3/4 inch chambers. Barrel lengths and chokes varied by order.
Background
The Dominion took its name from the British Dominions such as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Newfoundland, where sportsmen and colonial officials needed a best-quality gun durable enough to survive rugged, remote conditions far from a London gunmaker.