GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR HEAVY GAME OR PIGEON GUN.HOLLAND & HOLLANDSXS2261412 BOREMODERN; IVORY(ca 1900) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 30" Dovetailed steel bbls with flat matted rib, are engraved "Holland & Holland" "98. New Bond Street, London." on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/4 oz of shot. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls. Typical Royal sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, dbl triggers (front "loose"), and Holland''s patented detachable sidelocks with lever on left side. Action and lockplates are engraved with very unusual strap work motifs surrounding varying sized shaded open scroll. "Holland & Holland" is in rectangular device on the front of each lockplate, and "Royal" "Hammerless" "Ejector" is on bottom of action. Top lever is engraved "Patent" "Ejector". Trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN on short tang. Well marbled and lightly figured dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2" over Silver type pad with widow''s peak. Stock features classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at diamond grip, drop points, and a gold oval on toe line engraved "G C . Jr." Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left - .732, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.012 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, engraving picked up. Action retains a considerable amount (hard to determine because of engraving) orig case hardening color. Beads and fences are silvered on high points. There are some small areas of light staining. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, with numerous light marks, and some scratches. Checkering is lightly worn and dark. Forend shows a number of dents at rear, and a crack (which does not move) from forend tip extending toward central escutcheon. Action has a hint of looseness with forend removed (tight with forend installed). Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A lovely old heavy proof Holland with very pleasing, unusual engraving. Front sight is "certifiable antique ivory" bead. 49940-10 MGM34 (12,000-16,000)