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B) Holland & Holland Model De Luxe Shotgun - Serial no. 51289, 12 gauge, 29 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened/ gold finish, walnut stock. As
“A” with “2”s in place of “1”s and Diffusion/”B” chokes installed. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved
at 18.5mm (.728 inches) and measured .729/.729 inches; minimum wall thickness .036/.034 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb;
2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 15 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, casehardened, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence,
a few slight marks near the toe, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. It is not all that common for such exceptional pairs of Holland & Holland guns to come to auction, do not miss this fleeting chance to own a pair of what are undoubtably some of the world’s finest guns!
Estimate: 150,000 - 225,000
