Details of Lot 122
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A LIGHTWEIGHT MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL BREVIS" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 33011/33123

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guards, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including 3/4-inch ebonite extensions, 6lb. 1oz., nitro proof (No.2 gun re-proofed), barrrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, in their maker's leather case
S2

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1935 and 1936 respectively for Mr Duncan McMartin of Montreal, Canada.

Sold for £10000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
1 May 2024
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply