Holland & Holland Royal Deluxe
Holland & Holland Ltd · Shotgun · In Production · 1922
Also known as: H&H Royal Deluxe, Royal Deluxe Sidelock, Royal Deluxe Side by Side
Overview
The Holland & Holland Royal Deluxe is the top-tier grade of the company's bespoke 'Royal' side-by-side double-barrelled shotgun, built around H&H's hand-detachable sidelock ejector action with the patented assisted self-opening mechanism. Most commonly chambered in 12 gauge with 2.75-inch (70mm) chambers and fitted with chopper-lump barrels, the Royal Deluxe distinguishes itself from the standard Royal through exhibition-grade Circassian walnut, deeper and more elaborate hand engraving executed to the customer's specification, and the finest London 'Best' gun finish. Each gun is made bespoke to the individual shooter's measurements by the firm's London craftsmen.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3260 g (115.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1143 mm (45.00") |
| Barrel Length | 686 mm (27.01") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Trigger |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Case Hardened |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Automatic Safety
- Features: Sidelock Ejector, Self Opening Action, Hand Detachable Locks, Double Barrel Side By Side, Chopper Lump Barrels, Splinter Forend, Exhibition Grade Walnut, Deluxe Hand Engraving
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Sporting and game shooters
Production
Production years: 1922-present
Bespoke production; each Royal Deluxe is hand-built to order, so no meaningful serial total exists.
Origin
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Notes
The Royal Deluxe is a finishing/embellishment grade rather than a mechanically distinct gun: it shares the Royal's sidelock ejector self-opening action but adds the highest grade of walnut, engraving and overall finish. Barrel lengths are made to order, typically between 25 and 32 inches; the 686mm (27-inch) figure reflects a representative 12-bore example.
Background
The Royal is widely regarded as the most copied sidelock side-by-side design in the world; the Deluxe grade represents the pinnacle of Holland & Holland's London 'Best' gun craftsmanship, with engraving and walnut selected to the buyer's commission.