Guns International #: 102948983
Seller's Inventory #: 4288669
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Guns International #: 102948983
Category - Holland & Holland Shotguns
- Pairs of Shotguns
Holland & Holland ~ Royal Sidelock ~ 12 Ga. ~ Matched Pair
Description: This is a pre-owned 1901 Mfg. Holland & Holland Royal sidelock matched pair in 12 gauge with consecutively serialized shotguns, serial no. 22609/10. Both weigh in at 6 lbs. 6 oz. and are in excellent condition with appealing patina from years of well-serviced use. The concave ribbed barrels of 30 inches are chambered for 2 1/2 inch shells, bored approx. true cyl. in all. Top levers gold-inlaid '1' and '2', automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best 'Royal' scroll engraving, brushed bright and renewed finish overall, 14 3/4 inch figured stocks including butt plates. These Royals have double triggers, straight grips and splinter fore-ends. The engraving is beautiful and practical Holland scroll. Still standard embellishment today – and known as 'Royal Scroll' in house. Mechanically, these guns are slightly different to modern Royals. They are not 'self-opening', a feature that arrived only in the 1920s on Holland's bests. Nor do they have hand-detachable locks (introduced in 1908). Nevertheless, still the epitome of the London gun at the pre-First World War period of the British trade. Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this pair was completed in 1901. The name is not recorded. Sold as a pair including a vintage double motor case. 12 Gauge Price: $19,999.99 Curio/Relic: Yes Chambers: Both: 2 1/2 Metal Condition: Both: Very good overall with a few small scratches and light wear to the blue on the sides of the barrels near the breech and the muzzle. No. 2: Small scrape on the right barrel Wood Condition: Both: Good overall condition with some handling wear. No. 1: A small chip at the front of the fore end and a repaired chip at the toe that has fallen out. No. 2: Two small scrapes on the fore end Bore Condition: Both: Clean and bright Barrels: 30 Triggers: Both: Double triggers Stock Dimensions: Both: 14 3/4" LOP ~ 1 1/2" DAC ~ 1 7/8" DAH Fore End: Both: Splinter fore end Butt Pad: Both: Grooved Ebonite plate Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. Sights: Both: Metal bead Chokes: Fixed chokes; No. 1: Left .006" ~ Right .001"; No. 2: Left .003" ~ Right .002 Item Location: Glendale, AZ Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102948983
Seller's Inventory #: 4288669
Guns International #: 102948983
Seller's Inventory #: 4288669