Locally-consigned guns exceed estimates on the international market

estimate of £2,000- 3,000.

Or a rare example of a Kolibri, the world’s smallest central fire semi-automatic pistol, selling for £3,100 against an estimate of £1,200-1,600.

Currently auctioning close to 20,000 lots per annum, often well exceeding estimates.

Holts would be pleased to give auction estimates on items, from a ‘best’ London gun to a loft find.

Holts, ‘one of the leading auction houses for fine modern and antique guns and militaria worldwide’ has for many years sold items consigned by local clients on the international market.

David Thurgood, Holts’ west country agent holds regular local valuation days, including at Sturminster Newton and Charmouth.

It currently auctions close to 20,000 lots a year, often well exceeding estimates.

Recent good examples would be a W.W. Greener 12-bore ‘Royal’ hammerless ejector shotgun which sold for a very satisfying £3,900 against an

Holts would be pleased to give auction estimates on items from a ‘best’ London gun to a loft find.

To find out more about the next ones in the area or to discuss a valuation or a home visit, David can be contacted on 01297 306123 or via email westcountry@holtsauctioneers. com www.holtsauctioneers.com

Recent good examples are a WW Greener 12-bore ‘Royal’ hammerless ejector shotgun which sold for a very satisfying £3,900 against an estimate of £2,000-£3,000.

And a rare example of a Kolibri, the world’s smallest central fire semi-automatic pistol, sold for £3,100 against an estimate of £1,200-£1,600.

David Thurgood, Holts’ westcountry agent, holds regular local valuation days, including at Sturminster Newton and Charmouth. To find out more about the next ones in the area or to discuss a valuation or home visit, David can be contacted on 01297 306123 or via email at westcountry@holtsauctioneers.