Blued steel barrels with beaded blade front and two folding leaf rear sights on the smooth concave rib and raised matted quarter rib respectively. The barrels show light engraving at either breech, "HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON." and "'PARADOX' FOSBERY PATENT." on the right and left respectively, London proofs and later 1999 dated reproofs, and chambers proved at 2 1/2 inches with single extractor. The sidelock action displays beautiful full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" banners on both lockplates and "THE ROYAL/HAMMERLESS" on the underside. The gun features double triggers and tang mounted automatic safety switch with gold "SAFE". Highly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings including the Anson button release and straight grip stock with tear drop flats, a four letter monogram consisting of an A, K, I, and C in the silver inscription oval, and red rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proved at 18.9/18.8 mm (.744/.740 inches) and measured at .745/.741 inches; Paradox rifled muzzles; minimum wall thickness .025/.029 inches; 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 3 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection