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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1903
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A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 23290
Weight 6lb. 5oz., 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 7/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof (right barrel-thickness below recommended minimum)
With two sets of interchangeable barrels Holland & Holland patent semi-selective single-trigger, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best engraving of bold foliate-scrollwork, boldly-figured replacement stock, the additional 'Choke' barrels supplied by the makers, each set of barrels with game-rib
14¼in. stock
Original barrels (shortened):-
Weight 6lb. 7oz., 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ¼ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Extra 'Choke' barrels:-
Weight 6lb. 5oz., 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 7/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof (right barrel-thickness below recommended minimum)
With two sets of interchangeable barrels Holland & Holland patent semi-selective single-trigger, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best engraving of bold foliate-scrollwork, boldly-figured replacement stock, the additional 'Choke' barrels supplied by the makers, each set of barrels with game-rib
14¼in. stock
Original barrels (shortened):-
Weight 6lb. 7oz., 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ¼ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
Extra 'Choke' barrels:-
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.