Details of Lot 149
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE "BADMINTON" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 34792

28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and top lever with fine foliate scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 15oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
S2

The proof marks indicate that the gun was built in 1972 and it appears very little used. The initials 'DJD' indicate the involvement of gunmaker David Dryhurst in the gun's manufacture. The gun was delivered in 1976.

Sold for £6500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
15 November 2023
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply