Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1952. It appears to have been little used
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A FINE 12-BORE (2¾IN) SINGLE-TRIGGER 'ROYAL SELF-OPENER' SIDELOCK EJECTOR PIGEON-GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, No. 33852, with two sets of interchangeable barrels, semi-selective single-trigger with rolled-edge triggerguard, hand-detachable lockplates with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, bright cyanide-hardened finish overall, well-figured stock with recoil-pad, the chopper-lump barrels with matt-ribs and intermediate bead-sights
14¾in. pull
No. 1 barrels: weight 7lb. 2½oz., 28in. barrels, approx. ½ & ¾ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
No. 2 barrels: weight 7lb. 2½oz., 28in. barrels, approx. ¾ & full choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
The whole in its leather lightweight case (handle detached)
14¾in. pull
No. 1 barrels: weight 7lb. 2½oz., 28in. barrels, approx. ½ & ¾ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
No. 2 barrels: weight 7lb. 2½oz., 28in. barrels, approx. ¾ & full choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
The whole in its leather lightweight case (handle detached)