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HOLLAND & HOLLAND A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE "BADMINTON" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 24937/26856 30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 and improved cylinder and 1/2 choke borings respectively, No.1 gun barrels sleeved by Westley Richards, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stocks, built for the right shoulder but now with slight cast-on for the left shoulder, 7lb. and 6lb. 8oz. respectively, nitro proof
The maker confirms that the guns were built in 1911 and 1913 respectively. |
Sold for £6800
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Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London |
14 December 2011 |
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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