Details of Lot 159
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 1 1/2-INCH BORE SCREW BREECH PUNT GUN, NO. 20049

together with its punt, trailer, etc, a complete shooting rig, the 102-inch barrel with trunions, signed by the maker Holland & Holland , 98 New Bond Street, London, No. 20049, the massive breech block dropping to reveal the heavily threaded breech, locking latch and cocking lever and with chequered stock, with screw breech block, cartridges, heads, etc, together with its matching grey-painted punt with breeching ropes, oars, etc, together with its custom-made trailer

Punt: 21ft. 7in. long, 3ft. 10in. wide

Holland & Holland confirm that the gun was delivered on January 15th 1914 at a cost of £84. The punt is watertight and the whole outfit has seen regular use and is presented as a complete oufit ready for use. Very few gunning punts remain in use today.

Viewing

The lot may be viewed strictly by appointment. It is located on the Suffolk coast. For further details and to arrange an appointment, please contact us. Further images available upon request.

Sold for £10500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
23 August 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply