Guns International #: 101852803
Seller's Inventory #: 00138
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Guns International #: 101852803
Category - Holland & Holland Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double
Holland & Holland Royal 12g Ejector Gun, Antique and in Proof
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 one box of 2 1/2 " shells from RST in #5 shot. Please also see my Youtube channel : (1) Old Colonial Treasures - YouTube 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 Price: $9,199.00 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 101852803
Seller's Inventory #: 00138
Guns International #: 101852803
Seller's Inventory #: 00138