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THE PROPERTY OF NIGEL MANSELL CBE HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'THE CAVALIER' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 50038, for 1987, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved in script 'The "Cavalier"', the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 33 BRUTON STREET LONDON', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, scroll-back action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, rolled-edge triggerguard, border and acanthus scroll engraving (some rust spotting), the sides of the action gold-inlaid 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND', the floorplate gold-inlaid 'THE CAVALIER', retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., in its canvas and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

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THE PROPERTY OF NIGEL MANSELL CBE HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'THE CAVALIER' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 50038, for 1987, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved in script 'The "Cavalier"', the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 33 BRUTON STREET LONDON', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, scroll-back action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, rolled-edge triggerguard, border and acanthus scroll engraving (some rust spotting), the sides of the action gold-inlaid 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND', the floorplate gold-inlaid 'THE CAVALIER', retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. figured stock, weight 6lb. 12oz., in its canvas and leather case. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

Estimate 1 500 - 2 000 GBP
Starting price 1 500 GBP

* Not including buyer’s premium.
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For sale on Tuesday 30 Jul - 10:00 (BST)
wolferton-norfolk, United Kingdom
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