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Holland & Holland have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1902 as one of a pair of 'Grand Prix' guns
The following two lots have been in use as a pair. Please see also lot 138
A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, No. 22712, rolled-edge triggerguard, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, the fences engraved with a stylized shell motif, best bouquet and bold foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock with recoil-pad, the barrels with game-rib
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A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, No. 22712, rolled-edge triggerguard, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, the fences engraved with a stylized shell motif, best bouquet and bold foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock with recoil-pad, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 14 7/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & I.C., 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 14 7/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & I.C., 2½in. chambers, nitro proof