Details of Lot 180
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16711

28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, in its leather case with maker's label

The maker kindly confirms that that gun was built in 1896 and that it was subsequently re-barrelled in 1979.

Sold for £8000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
17 April 2013
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply