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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 31592/3
26 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, the additional 26 1/2-inch chopper-lump barrels for the No.1 gun with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators and rolled edge trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch highly replacement stocks, 6lb. 5oz., nitro proof, barrel wall thickness marginal, No.2 left barrel marginally in proof (.740 plug will not pass), in their lightweight leather case
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The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1928 and appear to pre-date the term "Royal Brevis" that was introduced in 1930. The additional barrels for the No.1 gun were fitted in 1965. |
Sold for £7800
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulbourgh, West Sussex |
| 15 November 2023 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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