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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 16-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 30634
28-inch replacement chopper lump barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke boring, mid extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1924 and that they fitted the replacement barrels in 1994. The gun is a very early example to incorporate the Holland & Holland self-opening action, which was introduced in 1922. The action base is engraved Royal Self Opener, while the action flats are engraved PAT APP FOR. The hardened action inserts (for the compressor to bear against) are of a larger size than later guns. |
Sold for £12500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London |
| 18 April 2012 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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