Fine Modern & Antique Guns - June 2014 : Sale A0614 Lot 1515 - S2
** HOLLAND & HOLLAND A FINE, LITTLE USED 16-BORE 'ROYAL' SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 40844,

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** HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE, LITTLE USED 16-BORE 'ROYAL' SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 40844,
28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib finely engraved with stylised floral motifs at the breech end and engraved in script ' THE ROYAL', the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 33, BRUTON STREET, LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, the action, lockplates and furniture finely engraved with Holland & Holland ribbon scroll engraving, the makers name in scrolling banners on the lockplates, the underside with an elaborate cartouche engraved 'THE ROYAL', retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 15 1/4in. well-figured stock, weight 5lb. 13oz., in its lightweight leather case with accessories and canvas and leather outer

Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1991 with a 15 1/4in. deluxe grade walnut stock and 28in. barrels

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Estimate £22,000-26,000

S2