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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1899
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A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 22384
Rounded bar, Holland & Holland semi-selective single-trigger, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright finish overall, boldly-figured stock with leather-covered recoil-pad, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 15 1/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & 5/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof (left barrel-thickness marginal)
In its leather case
Rounded bar, Holland & Holland semi-selective single-trigger, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright finish overall, boldly-figured stock with leather-covered recoil-pad, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 15 1/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & 5/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof (left barrel-thickness marginal)
In its leather case