GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINE SMALL BORE HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING GAME GUN WITH CASE. HOLLAND & HOLLAND SXS ROYAL EJECTOR 30729 16 GA MODERN (ca 1924) Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16" Chambers. 28" Chopper lump bbls with narrow, swamped game rib, are engraved "Holland & Holland" and "98. New Bond Street, London." on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1 oz shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Bbls are fitted with Holland''s patented self-opening assist spring mechanism. Scaled down, Royal sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and sgl non-selective trigger. Brazier locks are hand detachable with Holland patented takedown pin. Action and locks are engraved in classic Holland Royal style with various sized open shaded scroll with "Holland & Holland" in arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved "ROYAL" "SELF-OPENER" and with patent date. Blued top lever is engraved "Royal Ejector". Small bow beaded trigger guard has SN on short tang. Well marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14" over checkered wood butt, and features classic drop points, diamond grip, point pattern checkering, and a silver oval on toe line engraved "MCG". Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left - .663, right -.665. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.019. Drop at heel: 2-3/8", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14". High quality leather case with brass corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black H&H label in lid, and contains 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, a pair of H&H marked snap caps, and a Holland marked round oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Invoice from William Powell & Son for renovation and associated correspondence. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, by William Powell & Son in 1984. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine re-black, engraving somewhat softened. Action and lockplates retain essentially all of a well colored re-hardening. Stocks retain essentially all of a hand rubbed oil finish over some light marks, with a few very light subsequent marks. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent, with a few scattered light pits under polish in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Relatively new case is excellent, as are accessories. A great handling light weight Royal. 49959-1 MGM68 (20,000-30,000)