Details of Lot 278
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 16-BORE "ROYAL" MODEL SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 30956

28-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, the frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with acanthus scroll engraving, gold lined cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with swept face, 6lb. 3oz., nitro proof, bores severely pitted, safety catch seized, in its maker's leather case
S2

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1927. The gun has not been used for many years and will require renovation before it is fit for use.

Sold for £5200
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
10 December 2014
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply