Page 429 - 4095-BOOK2
P. 429
1993 CART
Indy Car World
Champion
427
B) Holland & Holland Royal De Luxe
Shotgun - Serial no. 40975, 12 gauge, 28 inch
solid rib bbl., blue/brushed bright finish, walnut
stock. As described in “A”. Barrel and stock
measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches
from the breech both proofed and measured at
.728 inches; choke constriction .008/.018 inches;
minimum wall thickness .030/.031 inches; 1
7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at
heel; 15 1/16 inch length of pull; slight cast-off;
weight 6 lbs. 9 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98%
plus original blue and brushed bright finishes
with minor handling evidence, some scattered
tiny freckles of spotting on the barrels, a few
small areas of dried grease on the action, and
sharp checkering on the stock and forend.
Mechanically excellent. A fantastic chance to
own a truly gorgeous pair of English doubles
that were built for racing legend Nigel Mansell!
Provenance: The Collection of Nigel Ernest
James Mansell; A Private Collection.
Estimate: 65,000 - 95,000