Page 244 - 83-BOOK3

242
LOT 3453
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Bespoke True Pair of Holland & Holland Modele De-Luxe Self-Opening Hand Detachable Sidelock Double Barrel Shotguns with Cases and Documentation -A) Engraved Holland & Holland Modele-De-Luxe Sidelock Shotgun - Serial no. 36783, 12 gauge, 27 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with dual steel bead sights on the matted
solid rib which is marked at the base with a gold inlaid “1”, barrels marked “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” and 13, BRUTON STREET, LONDON.” on the right and left respectively, chambers marked and measured at 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked “IMP CYL”/”1/4”. The barrels have single bands of floral scroll engraving at either breech and the under rib is marked “Modele de Luxe” ahead of the forend. The casehardened, self-opening, hand detachable sidelock action features “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” banners on either lock, deep relief engraved fences, and three game scenes all surrounded by beautiful scrollwork.