Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2024 : Sale A0724 Lot 1469
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'BADMINTON' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 34288,

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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE 'BADMINTON' HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 34288,
for 1946, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels (slightly loose on action), the rib engraved in script '"Badminton"', the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, hand-detachable lockplates with bold acanthus scroll engraving and scrolling borders, the underside with 'BADMINTON MODEL' in an oval cartouche, brushed bright finish, 15in. well-figured replacement stock (slightly cast on for the left shoulder), weight 6lb. 5oz., in a brass-cornered leather case

Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was ordered in 1946 by Lt. Col. Richard Straker for Lieut. C.G.L. Reid RN



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Estimate £2,500-3,500

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act