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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL DELUXE" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 40989/90
28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with bold foliate scroll engraving around highly detailed scenes of game against realistic landscapes, the locks featuring grouse and pheasant, the action bases with a Springer spaniel, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guards, 15 1/8-inch highly figured stocks, 6lb. 10oz., nitro proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover
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The maker confirms that the guns were delivered in 1990. They appear little used and have recently been serviced and overhauled by the maker. The current list price for a pair of guns of similar specification is in excess of £250,000. |
Sold for £70000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 14 December 2016 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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