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AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 40297/8
Bold foliate engraving with pheasants depicted in natural surroundings and the head of a retriever dog, old silver finish, gold washed double triggers and lock plate pins, hand detachable locks, gold inlaid cocking indicators and "1" and "2" to top levers and ribs, gold automatic "safe" catches, fully figured stocks, gold ovals, the chopper lump barrels with game ribs
Weight (no.1) 6lb. 8¼oz., (no.2) 6lb. 8oz., 15in. stocks, 28in. barrels, chokes approx. (no.1) ¼ & 7/8, (no.2) ¼ & ¾+, 2¾in. chambers, both nitro proof
In a double leather motor case (2)
Bold foliate engraving with pheasants depicted in natural surroundings and the head of a retriever dog, old silver finish, gold washed double triggers and lock plate pins, hand detachable locks, gold inlaid cocking indicators and "1" and "2" to top levers and ribs, gold automatic "safe" catches, fully figured stocks, gold ovals, the chopper lump barrels with game ribs
Weight (no.1) 6lb. 8¼oz., (no.2) 6lb. 8oz., 15in. stocks, 28in. barrels, chokes approx. (no.1) ¼ & 7/8, (no.2) ¼ & ¾+, 2¾in. chambers, both nitro proof
In a double leather motor case (2)
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
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.
Further details
The Makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1976. They remain in virtually unused condition.