Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1962. The barrel length is original
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A FINE LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE 'ROYAL SELF-OPENER' SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 36560
The hand-detachable lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, best engraving of bold foliate-scrollwork, bright cyanide-hardened finish overall, well-figured stock, the chopper-lump barrels with game-rib and self-opening compressor
Weight 6lb. 5oz., 14in. stock, 26½in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
The hand-detachable lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, best engraving of bold foliate-scrollwork, bright cyanide-hardened finish overall, well-figured stock, the chopper-lump barrels with game-rib and self-opening compressor
Weight 6lb. 5oz., 14in. stock, 26½in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.