Details of Lot 249
ARMY & NAVY
A PAIR OF 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 67866/7, BUILT FOR HIS HIGHNESS DARBAR SAHEB OF JASDAN

30-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frames and numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stocks including rubber recoil pads, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, in a modern lightweight leather case
S2

The maker's records confirm that the guns were delivered in 1925 to the Bombay branch and delivered to His Highness Darbar Saheb of Jasdan.

Darbar Shri Ala Vajsur Khachar, 9th Darbar Saheb of Jasdan (1919-1973).

Sold for £3700
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
14 December 2016
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply