AN EXCEPTIONAL 12 BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SELF-OPENING "ROYAL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 40802 WITH AN EXTRA SET OF BARRELS

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Lots 95 and 96 These fine guns, completed to the order of an International collector in 1986 were built in tandem to afford their owner the ability to embrace the various forms of game shooting with confidence. The 12 bore doubtless to be regarded as the standard gun for ordinary driven game but, if additional speed or nimbleness was to be called for, as in grouse shooting, or some partridge shooting, the 20 bore would appeal. Furthermore, each gun has two sets of barrels of 28in. and 30in. respectively, the shorter with comparatively open choking and the longer much tighter. It can be seen therefore that the owner of these guns has in his possession the very best equipment for his sport in all forms. The guns are sold in almost new condition and if ordered today would cost in the region of 62,000 GBP per gun plus tax

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AN EXCEPTIONAL 12 BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SELF-OPENING "ROYAL" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 40802 WITH AN EXTRA SET OF BARRELS
Best traditional bold engraving retaining virtually all original colour hardening finish, hand-detachable locks, gold inlaid cocking indicators, rolled edge trigger guard, automatic safe, serial number and "safe" inlaid in gold, the chopper lump barrels engraved "Holland and Holland, 33 Bruton Street, London", the game ribs engraved "The Royal", the extra set of barrels identified by a gold inlaid star, highly figured exhibition grade semi-pistol grip stock with leather covered recoil pad
Weight with 28in. barrels 6lb. 10oz., with 30in. barrels 6lb. 13oz., stock 15½in. including ½in. leather covered recoil pad, 28in. and 30in. barrels., chokes (28in.) approximately ¼ to both, (30in.) approximately ¾ and full, both barrels with 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
In its Maker's brass bound oak and leather case with cleaning rod, oil bottle, snap caps, spare set of strikers and cleaning accessories, the presentation oak and leather case is also protected by a leather bound outer canvas cover.

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Lot Essay

The Makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1986 and is as originally delivered.
The gun remains in unused condition.
For cased illustration see inside back cover.

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