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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 16467/8
28-inch replacement barrels by the maker, with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine foliate scroll engraving, fences carved with shell motifs, the maker's name signed within a cartouche, gold lined cocking indicators, 14 3/4-inch highly figured replacement stocks, 6lb. 8oz., nitro proof, in their brassbound oak and leather case with maker's label
Holland & Holland confirm that the gun was built in 1895 and that they fitted the replacement barrels. The guns have recently been refurbished to a very high standard by a Holland & Holland outworker, including the fitting of new replacement stocks. The guns have been unused since the restoration work was completed. |
Sold for £21000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, New Bond Street |
| 16 December 2009 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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