Details of Lot 170
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 29116/29118

29-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, hand detachable locks and gold numbered top levers with acanthus scroll engraving around rose bouquets and retaining traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch well figured stocks including chequered horn butt plates, 6lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof, in their maker's brassbound oak and leather case with canvas outer cover

The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1920 and although not consecutively numbered, they were supplied at the same time as a pair.

Sold for £22000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
15 December 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply