GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
HOLLAND & HOLLAND SINGLE (SUPER TRAP) DELUXE GRADE TRAP GUN WITH CASE. HOLLAND & HOLLAND SBT DLX 37208 12 GA MODERN (1976) Cal. 12 ga. Production of these guns started in the early ''60''s, and were specially designed for the American market. This gun has 32" bbl with slightly raised, matted, ventilated rib. Rear portion is engraved "Holland & Holland. 13 Bruton Street, London." in unmatted portion. Ejector bosses are engraved with large open scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proof for 2-3/4" chamber. Importers name and address (BSA) is also on bbl flats. Coin finished boxlock action is engraved with about 80% coverage varying sized open shaded scroll within geometric borders. "Holland & Holland" is in scrolled riband on each side. Classically streaked and nicely stump figured European walnut hard rubber capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2" over black Decelerator pad. Stock features classic point pattern checkering and a Monte Carlo comb. Matching long beavertail ejector forend attaches to bbl with large headed screw slotted for coin. Bore diameter: .727. Bore restriction: .040 (full). Drop at heel: 2-1/8", Drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-7/16", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". Holland & Holland embossed black ABS case with three combination locks, is lined in green cloth covered foam. It has gold embossed H&H label in lid, and contains an old ebony handled turnscrew and an H&H marked snap cap. PROVENANCE: H&H weapon history stating year of production was 1976. Orig internet listing and photographs of deluxe grade as well as standard grade guns. Consignors notes. Lifelong Collection of Gentleman Collector Herbert Hyatt. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 95% orig finishes on wood and metal, with silvering on sharp edges of bbl, and some slight darkening of coin finish of action. There are a number of light marks in stock finish. Bore is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49896-18 MGM67 (4,000-7,000)