Lot Essay
The gun was completed circa 1902; it was rebarrelled by the makers circa 1973
The Property of
D. MAXWELL MACDONALD, Esq.
A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE(2¾IN) 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN_BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, No. 22996, best engraving of bold foliate-scrolls and strapwork on a hatched ground, brushed finish, well-figured stock with extension, rebarrelled by Holland & Holland, with semi-sunken game-rib
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A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE(2¾IN) 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN_BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, No. 22996, best engraving of bold foliate-scrolls and strapwork on a hatched ground, brushed finish, well-figured stock with extension, rebarrelled by Holland & Holland, with semi-sunken game-rib
Weight 6lb. 4oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx.¼ &½ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
In its leather case
Weight 6lb. 4oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx.¼ &½ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
In its leather case