A fine 12-bore 'Royal' sidelock ejector gun by Holland & Holland, no. 16634
Best bold foliate-scroll engraving, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, well-figured stock (slightly shortened) with leather-covered recoil-pad, the barrels with sunken-rib engraved Holland & Holland, 98 New Bond Street, London
Weight 6lb. 10¼oz., 14 7/8in. pull (13¾in. stock), 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ¼ choke, 2½in. chambers, London nitro proof
In its brass-mounted leather case
Weight 6lb. 10¼oz., 14 7/8in. pull (13¾in. stock), 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ¼ choke, 2½in. chambers, London nitro proof
In its brass-mounted leather case
Sold for
£10,000
inc. premium
Footnotes
- The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1897
Category: Arms and Armour / Sporting Guns
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| S2 | Section 2 firearm |