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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE 12-BORE "ROYAL DE LUXE" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 40188
27-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, fitted with Teague interchangeable choke tubes, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with bold foliate scrollwork around detailed scenes of game in landscapes, the right lock engraved with grouse, the left lock with woodcock, the action base with a dog retrieving a pheasant, the trigger guard with snipe, fences carved with leaves and retaining most of its original bright finish, gold lined cocking indicators, 15 1/4-inch well figured stock including rubber recoil pad, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case
The maker confirms that the gun was ordered in July 1972 and delivered in June 1976 and that the original cost of the gun was £2,050. The gun has been recently serviced by themselves.
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 13 April 2016 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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