Main Sale - March 2010 : Sale A1038 Lot 1502
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 20-BORE ROYAL SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17160,

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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 20-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17160,
28in. sleeved nitro barrels (retaining original rib), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, toplever gold-inlaid '1', carved shell fences, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, best bold acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 15 3/4in. highly-figured stock including 2 1/4in. well-matched wooden extension, weight 5lb. 12oz, in a brass-cornered oak lined leather hammergun case with Holland & Holland trade label.
The makers have kindly confirmed that this shotgun was built for a Mr. West and completed 1893.
Estimate £8,000-10,000

THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.