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Exceptional Masterfully Factory Engraved Holland & Holland Royal Assisted-Opening Hand Detachable Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 40824, 12 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/brush bright finish, walnut stock. Holland & Holland build some of the finest guns in the world and have done so for nearly 190 years, with this gun being a
fine example of their outstanding craftsmanship. The gun is built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single nickel bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib which has a flourish of scroll at the breech, “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” and “33. BRUTON STREET, LONDON.” marked on the right and
left respectively, chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors, import mark under forend, and 1986 dated London nitro proofs. The brush bright finished assisted-opening hand detachable sidelock action displays exceptional broad leafy floral scrollwork surrounding “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” and “LONDON-ENGLAND” on either side as well as on the underside. The action features both bright polished and niter blued pins, gold center-line
cocking indicators, manual tang mounted safety switch with gold inlaid “SAFE”, a single non-selective trigger, and beautifully engraved right hand rolled triggerguard with extended tang and gold inlaid serial number. The wood is beautifully figured and consists of a multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings including the Anson button style release and a straight grip stock with teardrop flats, a blank inscription oval, and a checkered bare butt. Included is an oak & red leather takedown case with H&H retailer label inside, cleaning tools, and a set of nickel snap caps. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at .728 inches and measured .729/.728 inches; choke constriction .011/.033 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.033 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 7 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with a few minor marks and crisp checkering. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000