Details of Lot 133
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A COMPOSED PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 22440 AND 22677

27-inch replacement barrels by the maker with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining much of their renewed hardening colour, rolled edge trigger guards and gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1900 and 1901 respectively and that the guns were re-barrelled and refurbished by the makers circa 1970.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
20 April 2011
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply