Guns with History

HOLLAND & HOLLAND, London, "The Royal Paradox"

Classic_Guns

 

Maker:

Model:

Serial No.

Caliber:

Holland & Holland, London

The Royal Paradox Shot and Ball

15294 (Date of man.1899)

16

Action:

Best sidelock, 1885 Fosbery Patent 'PARADOX' SHOT AND BALL, ejector, elongated top strap, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators,

Engraving:

Best bold Royal scroll, underside with 'ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR' in an elaborate cartouche, retaining approx. 55% of the original colour-hardening

Barrels:

28 in. nitro proofed, matt sight rib, folding leaf sights for 50 and 100 yards, gold bead fore-sight, tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON. "PARADOX" FOSBERY PATENT', 2 1/2 in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 Choke in both barrels - original Col. G.Vincent Fosbery V.C. patent rifled chokes, patent no. 7568 of 1885 in perfect condition!

Stock:

14 1/4in. nicely figured stock including 4/5in. original S.W. Silver & Co. recoil pad, gold oval (not engraved)

Remarks:

Very fine original condition, weight 3.125 kg, orignal mould and crimper

History:

Article about history and future of the "Paradox" (German)

 

Price CHF 41500.00
 Piece    
 
» Add to cart
» Go to shopping cart