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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 14333,
30in. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.' 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, bore dimensions marginal, treble-grip action with W.M. Scott and T. Baker patent 'gas check' gas vents, patent no. 617 of 1882, use number 4835, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, dipped-edge lockplates with protruding tumbler pivots, deeply carved acanthus leaf fences, best floral bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, the underside with 'ROYAL EJECTOR PATENT NO.16691', brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 3/4in. replacement stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its lightweight leather case
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed as 'a 12-bore bar action treble grip extend rib toplever No.2 Royal ejector'. The date of manufacture and original owner is unclear, but it appears the gun was taken in on a sale or return basis in September 1909 from 'Babington A'
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Estimate £3,000-5,000
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