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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1920
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A FINE 12-BORE (2¾IN) 'BADMINTON' SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 28789
The action-body with hand-detachable lockplates, the lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish, boldly-figured stock with butt-plate, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 7oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. 3/8 & ½ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro reproof (right barrel-thickness below recommended minimum)
The action-body with hand-detachable lockplates, the lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish, boldly-figured stock with butt-plate, the barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 7oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. 3/8 & ½ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro reproof (right barrel-thickness below recommended minimum)
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.