Blued steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the smooth, concave solid rib, "HOLLAND & HOLLAND." and "33. BRUTON STREET, LONDON." on the right and left barrels respectively, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and 1988 dated London reproofs. The bright polished sidelock action displays beautiful scroll engraving with "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" banners on either lock and "ROYAL/HAMMERLESS/EJECTOR" marked on the underside. The gun features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety switch with gold inlaid "SAFE". Nicely figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings including the Anson button release and straight grip stock with teardrop carved flats, blank inscription oval, and checkered bare butt. Includes a red leather takedown case with Holland Holland trade label, cleaning tool, oiler, and 1/5 gill measuring cup. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter 9 inches from the breech both reproved at .728 inches and measured at .731/.734 inches; choke constriction .006/.002 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.026 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 15 1/2 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs 5 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Very fine, retaining 95% reapplied blue finish, attractive bright action, locks, tangs, and trigger guard, some scattered light spotting, areas of thinning, and mild handling evidence. The wood is also very fine with some chipping around the inletting, slightly proud in spots, a few minor scratches, and crisp checkering. The case is very fine with light storage evidence. Mechanically excellent.