Lot 143
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A PAIR OF ARRIETA 20-BORE (2¾IN) 'REGALE SABEL' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY GUNMARK, NO. 34709/10
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A PAIR OF ARRIETA 20-BORE (2¾IN) 'REGALE SABEL' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY GUNMARK, NO. 34709/10

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A PAIR OF ARRIETA 20-BORE (2¾IN) 'REGALE SABEL' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY GUNMARK, NO. 34709/10
The lockplates engraved with scenes of grouse in their naturalistic habitats, the triggerplates signed 'Bottega C. Giovanelli', bright cyanide-hardened finish, Holland & Holland system self-opening action, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, boldly-figured stocks, the chopper-lump barrels with game-ribs and self-opening compressors
Weight 6lb. 1oz., 14 5/8in. stocks, 28in. barrels, choke approx. ¼ & ½ (No. 1) and I.C. & ½ (No. 2), 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Special notice
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. 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

Lot Essay

The engraving on these guns was inspired by the work of Stanley Todd, one of Britain's finest wildlife artists and designer of the promotional illustration for Famous Grouse Whisky. In all, only two pairs of guns and one single, Stanley Todd's own gun (see Christie's sale September 4th. 1996, Lot 223), have been engraved in this style.

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