Holland & Holland Shotguns - The Royal Side-by-Side was designed for big game hunting in Africa: it is easy to handle, balanced and elegant on an aesthetic level.
Holland & Holland has more than 130 years of history and for this reason its products are considered the best in the world, in particular the Royal Doublet. The English company Holland & Holland was founded by Harris Holland (1806-1896) in the year 1835.
Passionate about hunting and winner of many trophies in pigeon shooting competitions promoted by some London clubs, Sir Holland worked in the tobacco industry in London, enjoying some success.
Some of his friends, aware of his great passion for hunting weapons, convinced him to open a company to start the production of rifles, which would be signed his name. Having no children, Harris Holland decided to involve his grandson Henry in running the fledgling factory and hired him as an apprentice in 1861.
In 1867 Henry became a partner and in 1876 the company name was changed to Holland & Holland. Although Henry had become a full partner, Harris retained close control over the management of the company until his death in 1896. An important date in the history of the company is the year 1883, when Holland & Holland is making significant profits. successes in many sporting events and not, winning many trophies.
Thanks to the achievements of Holland & Holland rifles, the company was granted the right to acquire the honorary title Royal in 1885. Over the decades, Holland & Holland has also specialized in the production of pistols, enjoying great success around the world.
After the Second World War, under the leadership of CEO Malcolm Lyell, the company managed to conquer important market shares in the USA, India and Europe, exporting hunting rifles considered excellent products by enthusiasts.
In 1989 the Chanel Group bought the company and this led to a significant expansion of the sale of its products in the following decade. Today, in the 21st century, the company continues to thrive. After this brief but essential presentation of the company, it is time to talk about Holland & Holland's Royal Doublet, long celebrated as the best in the world.
This shotgun has won all ten categories of rifle tests organized by CAMPO magazine. The practicality and design of the Royal Side-by-Side is the best choice for the modern hunter.
The Royal Side-by-Side by Holland & Holland is a manageable and balanced shotgun, essential elements and requisites for quickly aiming at the target, with an almost instantaneous two-round firing capacity.
In fact, the Holland & Holland type internal hammer side-by-side has the percussion mechanism on the outer plate. Like many shotguns, the Royal also has the advantage of allowing the hunter to choose which barrel and therefore with which choke to fire on the target.
The Royal Side-by-Side has been designed and engineered for wandering hunting, being fast in sudden aiming, thanks to the wide base formed by the two barrels and the rib.
The particular quick and easy reloading gives this weapon an additional advantage. Another feature is the rifle regulator, which allows you to increase or reduce the point of impact of the bullet, in order to guarantee an accurate shot. The side batteries can be detached and the two triggers have a front zip, extended with an upper band and with manual or automatic safety.
The rods are 56 or 66 centimeters, with a traditional slingshot ring and a wide-V riser with a folding leaf.
The stock is made of a selected walnut, polished, oiled and finished, with a pistol grip and with a gold oval engraved with the company initials or the emblem.
The splendid engraving, finally, gives further elegance to the Royal Doublet by Holland & Holland.
The Royal Doublet by Holland & Holland represents the top of the side-by-side segment, also in terms of price: starting from 82,500 British pounds.