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Holland & Holland Royal 12g Ejector Gun, Antique and in Proof
Guns International #: 101852803 Seller's Inventory #: 00138
Category: Holland & Holland Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: Old Colonial Treasures
Member Since: 6/20/21
First Name: Lourens
Last Name: Havenga
State: Colorado
Zip: 80538
Country: United States
Phone: (970) 817-0376
Number of Active Listings: 14
Total Number of Listings: 33
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Personal or Cashier's check, Wire or EFT only, NO credit card. Items will ship once payment has cleared.
Description:
Holland & Holland records show that this gun, no. 12756, was finished in 1897, a very lovely example of Holland & Holland's 'flag ship' gun. Presented in what appears to be the original leather case, equipped with some accessories and fitted with the Gunmakers’ labels. Double triggers bolted by an automatic top tang safety slide; Breech face 'Patent Gas Check'; Top lever operating a 'Purdey Bolt' by way of a 'Scott Spindle'; Top rib extension providing a 3rd bite; Holland & Robertson's patent ejector and Anson's push rod forend catch. Gun weight 6lb 4oz. Engraving style Fine Rose & Scroll. Under-bar engraved ‘ROYAL EJECTOR PATENT NO. 11623’. Gold inlaid ‘SAFE’. Engraved fences. Breech face stamped ‘PATENT GAS CHECK No H 174’. Steel barrels are 30" in length, chambered for 2 ½ " (65mm) cartridges .Top rib is of smooth, concave game type , with 98 New Bond Street Address engraved in rib. Birmingham reproof for 65mm nitro powder cartridges . The right barrel is constricted for a Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.026. The left barrel has a constriction for 1/4 choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.025. Makes for a great handling upland double - see photos. .The stock is lightly cast-off (3/8 ") for a right-handed shot, features a vacant brass metal oval, well defined drop points and is checkered on the butt. The forend is fitted with a finely engraved steel forend tip. The higly figured stock is oil finished. Stock dimensions are 14- 1/2 ” . Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and any other related charges. I give a 3-day non-firing inspection period and will only accept returns at buyer’s expense. Included in the sale is 3 boxes of 2 1/2 " shells from William Larkin Moore in #7 1/2 and two boxes of 2 1/2 " shells from RST in #5 shot.
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Price: $8,999.00
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Holland & Holland
Model: Royal Ejector
Serial Number: 12756
Barrel Length: 30
Chambers: 2 1/2
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrel Type: Steel
Action: Sidelock
Triggers: Double
Stock: 14- 1/2
Stock Comb: 1-1/2
Stock Heel: 2-1/4
Stock Cast: 3/8" off
Fore End: Anson
Butt Pad: Checkered
LOP: 14-1/2
Rib: Game Rib
Finish: London Oil
Weight: 6lb 4 OZ
Sights: single Bead
Manufacture Date: 1897
Choke Left: 1/4
Choke Right: Cylinder
Engraving: Fine Rose & Scroll
Extras: Cleaning Accessories
Case: Leather Case
Proof:Nitro: Yes
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: 0.026
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: 0.025