Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2017 : Sale A0317 Lot 1705 - S2
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE THE NORTHWOOD DELUXE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 38168,

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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE 'THE NORTHWOOD DELUXE' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 38168,
28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved in script 'The Northwood', the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 33 BRUTON STREET. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, scroll-back action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, rolled-edge triggerguard, border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, the underside engraved with the model designation, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/8in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock, weight 6lb. 8oz., in its lightweight leather case with gold-tooled trade label, Holland & Holland accessories and canvas and leather outer

Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was ordered on the 3rd October 1988 as a 'NORTHWOOD DELUXE', two triggers, 28in. barrels, 2 3/4, game rib, 1/4 and 1/2 boring, weight 'as light as pos.'
The gun cost £3750 (plus VAT) and a further £560 (plus VAT) for the 'oxblood case + tools + canvas cov.'

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Estimate £3,000-5,000

S2