GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
".30 SUPER" HOLLAND & HOLLAND MAGAZINE RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND CASE.HOLLAND & HOLLANDBOLT RIFLE2664300H&H MAGMODERN(ca 1957) Cal. .300 H&H. 25" Lightweight round bbl is fitted with island base for two folding leaf express rear sight, banded-on sling eye, and banded-on front ramp fitted with silver bead and Holland''s special flip-over sight protector. Top of bbl is engraved with H&H 98 New Bond Street address, and rear portion is engraved "Holland''s .30 "SUPER" Rimless Cartridge "HYKRO" Steel". Standard length FN action with stippled receiver ring, has been stretched at front and back to accommodate magnum length cartridge. Action is fitted with G&H scope base. Alloy bottom metal with drop box and hinged floorplate with release button in trigger guard bow, is engraved "Made in England" at front of floorplate, and "4 Cartdgs" at center. SN is on trigger guard bow. Action is fitted with Canjar (?) trigger and Jaeger low scope safety. Beautifully fiddle figured European walnut steel trap capped stock measures 14-1/2" over checkered steel buttplate and features classic H&H styling with point pattern checkering fore and aft, reinforcing bolt, and shadow line right hand cheekpiece. A silver oval on toe line is engraved "J H B". Redfield 2-3/4 X scope with crosshair reticle is in G&H mount. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4", drop at comb: approx 1-11/16". Weight with scope: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". Makers orig green canvas full length case with tan leather trim, is stenciled "JOHN H. BATTEN" "RACINE, WIS." "U.S.A." on top, which is also littered with freight and shipping labels. Interior is lined in green cloth and has silver embossed black H&H 98 New Bond Street label in lid, along with charge card with this rifles SN and stating "rifle is regulated with 180 grain Western Silver tip cartridge". Case contains brown leather front sight protector, and a carrying strap. CONDITION: Excellent. All metal parts retain over 90% of their orig finish with loss due to normal hand wear on sharp edges. Stock retains most of its orig hand rubbed oil finish with a number of light marks and nicks, checkering somewhat worn. Bore is excellent, shiny with sharp rifling throughout. Action is smooth. Trigger pull is very light and sometimes slips (needs adjustment and cleaning). Scope is very fine, optics clear. Case is very fine with numerous scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Interior is very fine with some compressions and marks. Label has a 1-1/2" rub from side mount, which goes through. Charge card is slightly foxed. 50242-2 MGM276 (8,000-12,000)