A fine J.G. Salt-engraved 20-bore (2¾in) 'The "Royal" Model' self-opening sidelock ejector gun by Holland & Holland, no. 41245
The hand-detachable lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best ribbon-scroll engraving, the trigger-plate signed J.G. Salt. Sculp' 97, rolled-edge trigger-guard, highly-figured stock, the chopper-lump barrels, engraved Holland & Holland, Bruton Street, London, England, with self-opening compressor and game-rib
Weight 6lb. ¼oz., 14¼in. stock, 27in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 5/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, London nitro proof
In its brass-mounted oak and leather case with canvas cover
Weight 6lb. ¼oz., 14¼in. stock, 27in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 5/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, London nitro proof
In its brass-mounted oak and leather case with canvas cover
Sold for
£30,000
inc. premium
Footnotes
- The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1997
This gun is in excellent condition and the vendor informs us that it remains unused
Category: Arms and Armour / Sporting Guns
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