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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL BREVIS" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 32883/4
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, No.1 gun with replacement barrels by the maker, about improved cylinder and 1/4 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, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch well figured stock including leather covered cheek pads, No.1 stock head pegged and repaired, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1934 and that the replacement barrels were fitted to the No.1 gun in 1974. |
Sold for £16000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London |
| 12 December 2012 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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