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LOT 1482
Outstanding Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Holland & Holland .410 Bore “The Royal” Self- Opening Hand Detachable Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 40306, 410 gauge,
26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Holland & Holland is a name synonymous with quality
and this little gun surely lives up to the reputation. Blued steel chopperlump barrels with a single nickel bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib which is marked “The ‘Royal’” along with flourishes of fine engraving at the base, “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” and “13, BRUTON STREET, LONDON.” marked on the right and left barrels respectively, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and 1980 dated London nitro proofs. The coin finished hand detachable sidelock action displays masterfully cut broad scroll engraving over a darkened background surrounding both polished and nitre blue lock pins, “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” banners on either lockplate, and “THE/’ROYAL’/MODEL” marked on the underside. The exquisite scrollwork continues from the action onto the toplever, triggerguard, and both tangs, of which the lower shows a hand cut and gold inlaid serial number. The gun features double triggers, gold inlaid cocking indicators, a right hand rolled triggerguard, and a tang mounted manual safety switch with gold inlaid “SAFE”. Beautiful, highly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with matching coin engraved fittings, including the Anson button release, and straight grip stock with teardrop carved flats, blank gold inscription oval, and a checkered bare butt. Included is a wood and leather takedown case with Holland & Holland trade label on the interior lid, two nickel snap caps, nickel oiler, nickel firing pin canister (with pins), and cleaning tools. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 4 lbs. 15 oz.
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