A 12-bore 'Royal' single-trigger sidelock ejector gun by Holland & Holland, no. 20329
Holland & Holland patent semi-selective single-trigger, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock (shortened) with recoil-pad, the barrels (shortened, by the maker), engraved Holland & Holland, 98 New Bond Street, London, with sunken-rib
Weight 6lb. 5oz., 13½in. pull (12 5/8in. stock), 28in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, London nitro proof
In a brass-mounted oak and leather case with later Holland & Holland trade-label
Weight 6lb. 5oz., 13½in. pull (12 5/8in. stock), 28in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, London nitro proof
In a brass-mounted oak and leather case with later Holland & Holland trade-label
Sold for
£4,250
inc. premium
Footnotes
- The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1897, and that they shortened the barrels to 28in. in 1901
Category: Arms and Armour / Sporting Guns
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| S2 | Section 2 firearm |