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The guns are to be sold with a single leather case by Gibbs and a canvas sleeve.
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A PAIR OF 12 BORE "ROYAL UNIQUE" BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY W.W. GREENER, NOs. 46219/20
The Grade G Royal Unique model, fully engraved with fine scroll and game scenes, scalloped backed action body, umbrella fences, automatic side safety, fine damascus barrels with game rib, Greener cross-bolt, fine scroll to breech-ends of barrels, game ribs also engraved with fine scroll framing birds, gold inlaid numbering to lever, barrels and forend, gold inlaid safe and gold inlaid crown to top-levers, the trigger guards also engraved with game scenes, boldly figured stocks, ornate chequering to hand, wooden extensions to both
Weight (No.1) 6lb. 7oz., and (No.2) 6lb. 13½oz., (No.1) 15in. stock including 7/8in. wooden extension, and (No.2) 16in. stock including 2in. wooden extension, 30in. damascus barrels, (No.1) approx IC & ¼, (No.2) True Cylinder & ¼ chokes, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In their brass bound leather case (2)
The Grade G Royal Unique model, fully engraved with fine scroll and game scenes, scalloped backed action body, umbrella fences, automatic side safety, fine damascus barrels with game rib, Greener cross-bolt, fine scroll to breech-ends of barrels, game ribs also engraved with fine scroll framing birds, gold inlaid numbering to lever, barrels and forend, gold inlaid safe and gold inlaid crown to top-levers, the trigger guards also engraved with game scenes, boldly figured stocks, ornate chequering to hand, wooden extensions to both
Weight (No.1) 6lb. 7oz., and (No.2) 6lb. 13½oz., (No.1) 15in. stock including 7/8in. wooden extension, and (No.2) 16in. stock including 2in. wooden extension, 30in. damascus barrels, (No.1) approx IC & ¼, (No.2) True Cylinder & ¼ chokes, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In their brass bound leather case (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.