Holt’s Auctioneers to sell shotguns belonging to Olympic gold medallist, the late Bob Braithwaite

Born in Cumbria in 1925, the professional veterinarian sadly died at the age of 89 last year. His family has consigned the actual over-and-under 12-bore C Grade Browning that Bob used to beat 55 shooters from 34 nations and score 198x200 to win gold at the 1968 Mexico Olympics. Bob also used the gun to compete in the 1964 Japan Olympics where he was placed 7th. With an estimate of £7,000-9,000, Lot 1600 features 29 7/8in. nitro reproved barrels, fine acanthus scroll engraving with the right side later gold-inlaid with the Olympic Rings.

Holt’s Auctioneers is also selling Lot 1601, a special edition D Grade shotgun also made by Browning that was presented to Bob in recognition of his sporting achievements. Also estimated at £7,000-9,000, the one-of-a-kind over-and-under 12-bore shotgun features 30in. nitro barrels, Bob’s signature gold-inlaid and a gold oval inscribed 'Presented to J.R. Braithwaite Gold Medal Olympic Trench MEXICO 68'.

Holt’s Auctioneers is also selling Lot 1601, a special edition D Grade shotgun also made by Browning that was presented to Bob in recognition of his sporting achievements. Also estimated at £7,000-9,000, the one-of-a-kind over-and-under 12-bore shotgun features 30in. nitro barrels, Bob’s signature gold-inlaid and a gold oval inscribed 'Presented to J.R. Braithwaite Gold Medal Olympic Trench MEXICO 68'.