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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE 12-BORE "BADMINTON" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 34784, THE WAGBI PRIZE GUN FOR 1974
28-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with best acanthus scroll engraving and retaining most of its original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, 15-inch well figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad, 6lb. 9oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case with presentation label
The gun was built for the 1974 WAGBI (now known as BASC) First Annual Special Gun Draw. It is engraved in the very best "Royal" style.
With thanks to Jeffrey Olstead at BASC for the presentation image. |
Sold for £10000
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| 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 |
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