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Holland & Holland have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1932 and sleeved by them in 1993
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A 16-BORE (2¾IN) 'ROYAL BREVIS SELF-OPENER' SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, No. 32797, hand-detachable locks, rolled-edge triggerguard, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright finish overall, well-figured stock with leather-covered recoil-pad, the barrels sleeved by Holland & Holland
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A 16-BORE (2¾IN) 'ROYAL BREVIS SELF-OPENER' SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, No. 32797, hand-detachable locks, rolled-edge triggerguard, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright finish overall, well-figured stock with leather-covered recoil-pad, the barrels sleeved by Holland & Holland
Weight 6lb. 10oz., 15 3/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & 3/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
In its vinyl case
Weight 6lb. 10oz., 15 3/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & 3/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
In its vinyl case