Lot Essay
The Makers kindly confirm that gun no. 27017 was made in 1911, and gun no. 27902 was made in 1914, and that they are a true pair. Both guns had new barrels made by the Makers in 1982.
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A PAIR OF 20-BORE 'ROYAL' MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NOS. 27017 & 27902
Best full foliate scroll engraving, coin finish, gold inlaid cocking indicators, detachable locks, automatic safeties, single triggers, well figured stocks with horn-buttplates, replacement chopper-lump barrels by the Maker with sunk game ribs.
Weight 6lbs. 1½oz. (no. 1 gun), 5lbs. 14½oz. (no. 2 gun), 14 5/8in. stocks, 27in. barrels, chokes approx. ¼ & 3/8, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
In the Maker's double oak and leather case
Best full foliate scroll engraving, coin finish, gold inlaid cocking indicators, detachable locks, automatic safeties, single triggers, well figured stocks with horn-buttplates, replacement chopper-lump barrels by the Maker with sunk game ribs.
Weight 6lbs. 1½oz. (no. 1 gun), 5lbs. 14½oz. (no. 2 gun), 14 5/8in. stocks, 27in. barrels, chokes approx. ¼ & 3/8, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
In the Maker's double oak and leather case
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price
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.
Sale room notice
Please note that the Number 1 barrels are below recommended thickness but they are as built.