GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
HOLLAND & HOLLAND "ROYAL" HAMMERLESS EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.HOLLAND & HOLLANDSXS ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR2548712W/O/L CASE & ACCESSMODERN; C&R(ca 1907) Cal. 12 ga. 2-7/8" Chambers. 27-1/2" Dovetailed bbls with swamped game rib, are engraved "Holland & Holland" "98. New Bond Street, London." on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2" chambers. Typical "Royal" action fitted with hand detachable Brazier locks also features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators and dbl triggers (front slightly "loose" to avoid bumping ones trigger finger during recoil). Action and locks are engraved in typical "Royal" house style with near full coverage large to medium sized well cut shaded open scroll with some floral and strapwork highlights. "Holland & Holland" is in classic arched device on each lockplate. Top lever is engraved "Royal" "Ejector". Bottom of action is engraved "Royal" "Hammerless" "Ejector". Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on short tang. Somewhat streaked American walnut straight grip buttstock with high comb measures 14-3/8" over black leather covered pad. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.734, right - .734. Bore restrictions: left - .006 recess (mod?), right - .005 recess (mod ?). Wall thickness: left - .022, right - .021. (Both in recess). Drop at heel: 2-1/4", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". Orig makers oak and leather case with dust divider, has brass corners and central circular medallion with inset leather oval on top embossed "H. F. M." Interior is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black leather H&H label in lid along with charge card for this particular gun. Case contains 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod with short handle and long body, round H&H marked oil bottle, pair of Parker Hale aluminum snap caps, some cleaning equipment, and detached handle and broken strap. CONDITION: Good, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a nicely done re-black. Action cleaned to coin finish. Newer, but old stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous scratches and marks. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is down on the flats and bbls are slightly off face. Bbls cut from 30" with recessed chokes. Top lever spring weak. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is dark, scuffed and rubbed. One replaced strap is good, the other is broken; handle detached. Interior cloth is good to fine with soiling and rubs. Label is very fine to excellent. Charge card is soiled and foxed. Accessories are good. 52591-1 MGM283 (5,000-8,000)