Details of Lot 176
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
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