Details of Lot 121
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
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Olympia, West London
12 December 2006
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply