GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
SUPERB HOLLAND & HOLLAND OVER-UNDER SPORTING MODEL SHOTGUN WITH INTERESTING FULL COVERAGE ENGRAVING BY E. VOS AND CASE. HOLLAND & HOLLAND OU SPORTING 50852 12 MODERN Cal. 12 ga. 30" Demi bloc bbls with flat matted solid rib are fitted with interchangeable choke tubes. Both ejector housings are engraved "Holland & Holland. London." Bottom flat is stamped with 1999 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Bottom bbl is gold inlaid "1" which also appears on top lever and forend tip, as this gun is one of a pair. Coin finished low profile OU action features removable trigger/ firing group with single selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage finely and delicately cut scrolling fig leaf acanthus in scant line shaded background. This subtle and pleasing engraving is signed "E. Vos" at side of firing group housing. "Holland & Holland" is in tapered scroll on each lockplate, and bottom of action is engraved "The" "Sporting" "Model". Pleasingly dark streaked and lightly crotch figured European walnut capped "Prince of Wales" pistol grip buttstock measures 15" over thin sporting clays pad. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Gold oval engraved "JJC" is on toe line. Matching full one piece forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom - .726. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Drop at heel: 2-3/16", drop at comb: 1-5/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 15". Aluminum Americase two gun case is lined in dark burgundy velvet and has Cordura outer cover. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new with moderate firing halos on breechface and retaining essentially all of its orig finishes on wood and metal. There are some firing chatter marks on bbls under forend, and a few light scratches on butt. Checkering still light in color. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. 52586-1 MGM289 (32,500-50,000) W/ALUMINUM CASE