GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND HAMMERLESS EJECTOR GAME GUN.H&HSXS ROYAL2702812 GAMODERN(1911) Cal. 12 ga. 30" Chopper lump bbls are fitted with narrow, swamped game rib gold inlaid "1" at rear of rib (gun was no. "1" of a pair, "1" is also gold inlaid on top lever and forend tip). Tops of bbls are engraved "Holland & Holland." and "98. New Bond Street, London,". Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2" chambers, and 1914 vintage Vienna proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Typical sidelock Royal action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, detachable sidelocks, and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical Holland Royal style with near full coverage of varying sized open, shaded scroll, with acanthus highlights. "Holland & Holland" is in arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved "Royal" "Hammerless" "Ejector". Top lever is engraved "Holland's Patent". Trigger guard bow is also scroll engraved. SN is on short tang. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over Silver type pad, and features diamond grip with standard point pattern checkering, drop points, and a gold oval on toe line with monogram "GG" under the crown of a baronet. Matching splinter ejector forend stamped "STEEL" on iron, has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (mod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-13/16", drop at comb: 1-3/4". Stock is considerably cast on. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 90% of an old re-black with some subsequent marks and flecks. Action cleaned to coin finish, engraving remains clear. Stocks retain most of an old hand rubbed oil finish over numerous light marks. A retracting sling has been removed from butt, with matching piece of wood installed, and a patch set into bottom rib where attaching eye once resided. Pad is new. Bores are fair, with scattered pitting throughout. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. 49604-1 MGM381 (7,000-10,000)