NEW LOT ADDED Published: 26 Jun 2026
Fine Modern & Antique Guns - July 2026 : Sale A0726 Lot 1474
§ ** HOLLAND & HOLLAND A FINE 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, serial no. 33708,

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§ ** HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SELF-OPENING HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, serial no. 33708,
for 1948, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with raised tapered matt rib, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', and with feathered bands at the breech end, the under rib engraved 'MADE IN ENGLAND' and 'ROYAL', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, 43mm treble-grip action with hidden third-bite, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, Holland & Holland self-opening system, hand-detachable lockplates, gold-inlaid cocking indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, best 'Royal' scroll engraving, the underside with 'ROYAL MODEL' in an elaborate cartouche, the left crosspin cover with 'MADE IN ENGLAND', retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. figured stock including leather covered rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 3oz., in its lightweight leather case with some accessories


** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

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Estimate £10,000-15,000

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act