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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A MATCHED PAIR OF 12 BORE ROYAL MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16437 AND 22500
28-inch replacement chopper-lump barrels, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving, entwined around rose bouquets, the maker's name signed within a strapwork border, the fences carved with shell motifs, gold-lined cocking indicators, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extensions, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, no. 2 fore end chipped, in their lightweight motor case with canvas outer cover
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 19??. The maker's records confirm that the guns were re-barrelled in 1983 by John Wilkes. |
Sold for £11000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Olympia, West London |
| 12 December 2006 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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