Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1903. The gun was rebarrelled in 1990
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A 12-BORE (2¾IN) 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 22894
The action-body and lockplates engraved with strapwork motifs and best bold foliate-scrolls on a matt ground, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, finely-figured stock, the chopper-lump replacement barrels by another, with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 15oz., 15¼in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
The action-body and lockplates engraved with strapwork motifs and best bold foliate-scrolls on a matt ground, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, finely-figured stock, the chopper-lump replacement barrels by another, with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 15oz., 15¼in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ choke, 2¾in. 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.