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SOCIETÉ STEPHANOISE D'ARMES
A FINE FRENCH 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, BUILT FOR KING GEORGE OF THE HELLENES
28 1/2-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib, top extension and gold lined breeches, the frame and top lever with gold lined decoration and retaining most of its original hardening colour, cocking studs, 14-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate and retractable sling, 6lb. 10oz., French nitro proof, in its rosewood presentation case with full complement of tools and accessories
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George I was King of Greece from 1863 until his death in 1913. His reign was the longest in modern Greek history and was characterised by territorial gains as Greece established its place in pre-World War I Europe. He was assassinated in 1913 during the first Balkan war.
The vendor states that the gun was presented as a gift to the Chief of the Greek Royal Police by King Paul and Prince Petros of Greece, who was related to them by affinity. |
Sold for £2700
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 12 April 2017 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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