GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINELY REFURBISHED HOLLAND & HOLLAND HEAVY PROOF ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR PIGEON/ WILDFOWL GUN WITH CASE. HOLLAND & HOLLAND SXS ROYAL 29407 12 GA MODERN (1923) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 30" Chopper lump bbls with narrow, matted game rib are engraved "Holland & Holland" and "98. New Bond Street London" on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/4 oz of shot (2-3/4" chambers). Special H&H Royal action with side clips and third fastener, also features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Locks are fitted with H&H hand detachable pin. Internals are gold-plated. Action and lockplates are engraved in typical Royal style with varying sized open shaded scroll surrounding "Holland & Holland" in classic arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved "Royal" "Hammerless" "Ejector". Blued top lever is engraved "Royal Ejector". Single beaded trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN on short tang. Factory quality new straight grip buttstock by Paul Hodgins is of exceptionally fine, well marbled, and nicely figured European walnut and measures 14-1/2" over checkered wood butt. It features classic drop points, diamond grip, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left - .731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.036 (full). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-1/8", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". What appears to be orig makers oak and leather case with brass corners, is lined in scarlet cloth, and has gold embossed black H&H label in lid, along with cleaning and lubrication label, and orig charge card for this gun. Accessories include Hawksley marked horn handled chamber brush, H&H marked horn handled turnscrew, two horn handled dippers by Hawksley (one for powder, one for shot), two pairs of H&H marked snap caps, H&H marked round pewter oil bottle, bone striker bottle with spare strikers, two broken case extractors, black morocco wallet with pull through cleaning kit, and a key. Compartment under bbls contains new H&H marked composition and brass 2-pc cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Factory weapon history. Paul Hodgins invoices and his evaluation of gun. Alfred Gallifent invoice for work performed. The combined total is over $10,000.00 for refurbishment of this gun. Lifelong Collection of Gentleman Collector Herbert Hyatt. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a shiny re-black. Action and locks retain over 90% of an old re-color hardening. Top lever, trigger guard, and forend iron retain nearly all of a high quality re-blue. Trigger guard bow has a slight hint of silvering. Buttstock retains essentially all of its hand rubbed oil finish with a few very light scattered marks, mostly on toe line. Orig forend wood retains most of an old oil finish, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, with a few scattered light pits in right bbl, and some light striations. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. (New hinge pin fitted). Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather has considerably darkened, and has a large number of scuffs, rubs, and marks. Renewed straps and handle are excellent. Replaced interior cloth is excellent. Orig H&H label is very fine to excellent, as is charge card. Old cleaning label is somewhat foxed and soiled. Accessories are very fine. These heavy proof Hollands with side clips and third fastener, are seldom found. This example is ready for a lifetime of further enjoyment. 49896-12 MGM65 (10,000-15,000)