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Lot #3464

Lot 3463: Holland & Holland Royal Deluxe Hand Detachable Sidelock Shotgun

Factory Engraved Holland & Holland Royal Deluxe Hand Detachable Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Lot 3463: Holland & Holland Royal Deluxe Hand Detachable Sidelock Shotgun

Factory Engraved Holland & Holland Royal Deluxe Hand Detachable Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Estimated Price: $8,000 - $13,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Holland & Holland Royal Deluxe Hand Detachable Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Ltd
Model: Royal
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 27 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/brush bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1828
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 312
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Holland & Holland has long been among the finest makers of fine arms in the world with this beautiful piece being an excellent example. The gun was completed between 1898 and 1900 per Donald Dallas' "Holland & Holland: 'The Royal' Gunmaker". With replacement dovetailed blued steel barrels featuring dual bead sights on the smooth concave solid rib which has a flourish of scroll engraving near the breech with a gold inlaid "2", single band of engraving at the breech, "HOLLAND & HOLLAND." and "13. BRUTON STREET. LONDON." marked on the right and left tubes respectively, 1979 dated London proof marks on the flats, and chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a highly attractive brush bright finished sidelock action which displays extensive floral scroll and surrounding "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" banners on either lockplate and "ROYAL/HAMMERLESS/EJECTOR" on the underside along with "PATENT/SINGLE TRIGGER" before extending to the triggerguard, both tangs, and the toplever which is marked with a gold inlaid "2". The gun features a single trigger, gold centerlined cocking indicators on either lockplate, and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold inlaid "SAFE". The gun is mounted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and Anson button release as well as a straight grip stock with teardrop carved drop points, blank gold inscription oval, and checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at .729 inches and measured .730 inches; choke constriction .006/.019 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.027 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 6 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally refurbished, retaining 99% blue and brush bright finishes with minor handling evidence, some minor discoloration on the action, a few small dings in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The safety switch has broken and no longer covers "SAFE"when in firing position, but function fine. Mechanically excellent. A great chance to own a fine British gun by one of the world's finest makers!



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