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G. & S. HOLLOWAY
A 12-BORE OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, NO. 19030
30-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, twin lumps in parallel and filed elevated rib, the frame, locks and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the double side grip action with crossbolt, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with recoil pad, 7lb. 15oz., nitro re-proof
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The gun was built in 1934 for Thomas Hughes, the captain of the Welsh Clay Pigeon team. It is believed to have been used by him when he won the King George V trophy at White City in the 1930s. |
Sold for £9000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 14 December 2016 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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