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Category - Holland & Holland Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double

Category
Holland & Holland Shotguns
Shotguns - English Double

Holland & Holland “Royal” Sidelock Ejector SxS 12 Gauge 30" Barrels 

Description:
Offered here is a superb Holland & Holland “Royal” sidelock ejector SxS in 12 gauge, serial number 23413, presented in excellent overall condition and complete with its original leather maker’s case.

This is a classic H&H Royal game gun built for balanced handling and reliable field performance. The gun has been carefully maintained and shows light, sympathetic use consistent with a well-cared-for sporting arm.

Key specifications
- Make / Model: Holland & Holland — “Royal” sidelock ejector
- Gauge: 12 bore (12 ga)
- Barrels: 30", round, smooth concave game rib
- Chokes: Fixed — Improved Cylinder (IC) / Modified (MOD)
- Chamber: 2 3/4"
- Action: Sidelock ejector, single non-selective mechanical trigger
- Stock: English straight grip, oil finish, original leather-covered pad
- Length of Pull: 15.00" over leather pad
- Drops: Drop at comb 2 3/8" · Drop at heel 1 3/8"
- Cast: 1/8" off at face · 3/16" off at heel
- Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz
- Sights: Single brass bead front on smooth concave rib
- Serial Number: 23413
- Case: Original Holland & Holland maker’s leather case included

Condition
This Royal presents in excellent overall condition. The barrels, action, and external metalwork retain a strong, even finish with only light handling marks consistent with careful use. The stock is sound and well-figured for its grade; checkering and inletting remain crisp and original. The action functions smoothly with positive lockup; ejectors operate cleanly and the single trigger performs crisply. The bore and chambers measure well for the gun’s apparent use (detailed bore/gauge report available on request). The original leather maker’s case remains with the gun and shows period-correct wear consistent with age and careful storage.

Provenance & documentation
Serial number 23413 is shown for reference in the photographs; a Holland & Holland Factory Ledger / history letter can be requested and supplied to buyers to confirm factory build date and original specification upon purchase 

Why this gun
The H&H Royal sidelock remains one of the most desirable English sidelock patterns for driven game and classic field use. This example combines the trusted Royal action, excellent balance at just under 7 lbs, a conservative game configuration (30" barrels, IC/MOD fixed chokes), and original maker’s case — a true ready-to-shoot sporting classic that will serve equally well in the field or as the foundation of a focused collection.

 

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Holland & Holland
Model: Royal SLE
Serial Number: 23413
Barrel Length: 30
Chambers: 2 3/4
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: SxS
Action: SLE
Triggers: single non-selective mechanical trigger
Stock: English Straight Grip
Stock Comb: 1 3/8
Stock Heel: 2 3/8
Stock Cast: 1/8
Butt Pad: original leather-covered pad
LOP: 15
Rib: Smooth concave game rib
Finish: Oil
Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz
Sights: Single brass bead front
Chokes: Fixed — Improved Cylinder (IC) / Modified (MOD)
Case: Original Holland & Holland maker’s leather case included
Item Location: Michigan

Price: $15,499.00
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