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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1886
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A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 11074
The action-body with carved serpentine fences, dipped-edge lockplates, best bouquet and scroll engraving, highly-figured stock (cracked at the hand) with butt-plate, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8½oz., 14¼in. pull, 29in. barrels, approx. cyl. & 3/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
The action-body with carved serpentine fences, dipped-edge lockplates, best bouquet and scroll engraving, highly-figured stock (cracked at the hand) with butt-plate, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8½oz., 14¼in. pull, 29in. barrels, approx. cyl. & 3/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
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.