Details of Lot 183
GRULLA ARMAS
A FINE 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 3103-20-10

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with acanthus scroll engraving and retaining all of its original bright finish, the maker's name signed within arched panels, articulated front trigger, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 13oz., Spanish nitro proof, in its maker's leather motor case with canvas outer cover

The "Royal" model is the highest grade offered by this maker and is a very close copy of the Holland & Holland "Royal". The gun was built in 2010 and appears very little used.
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