Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1930 and that it was restocked in 1966 and rebarrelled by them in 1971.
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A 16-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 31911
The Holland & Holland patent semi-selective single-trigger, hand-detachable lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, well figured replacement stock, the replacement chopper-lump barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 5oz., 14in. stock, 28in. barrels, both approx. ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In a Holland & Holland brass-mounted leather case
The Holland & Holland patent semi-selective single-trigger, hand-detachable lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, well figured replacement stock, the replacement chopper-lump barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 5oz., 14in. stock, 28in. barrels, both approx. ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In a Holland & Holland brass-mounted leather case
Special notice
Rifles and Pistols, (red labels) with specific exceptions (blue and yellow labels), require a British Firearms Certificate or Export Licence. All are sold 'as found'.
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.