GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
HOLLAND & HOLLAND BADMINTON "RIVIERA" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. HOLLAND & HOLLAND SXS BADMINTON 34373 12 GA MODERN (ca 1948) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. The "Riviera" was made for pigeon and field shooting with appropriate chokes in each bbl set. This gun has two sets of chopper lump 28-1/2" bbls, are engraved "Riviera" on unmatted portion of slightly raised matted ribs. Rear portions are gold inlaid "1" and "2". Tops of bbls are engraved "Holland & Holland" "98. New Bond Street, London." Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, H&H patent detachable locks, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with a very well cut and pleasing combination of large shaded scroll with floral highlights surrounding "Holland & Holland" in banner, on each lockplate. Trigger plate is engraved "Badminton Ejector". Blued top lever and trigger guard have matching scroll. SN is on short tang. Very pleasing, nicely marbled and well figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-9/16" over checkered wood butt, and features diamond grip, drop points, classic point pattern checkering, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. BBL set no. "1": Bore diameter: left - .730, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (lt mod), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.030. Drop at heel: 3", drop at comb: 1-11/16". Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-9/16". BBL set no. "2": Bore diameter: left - .728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (full), right -.028 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 3", drop at comb: 1-11/16". Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-9/16". Orig makers leather VC case with stitched leather corners is lined in green cloth, has silver embossed black leather H&H 98 New Bond Street label in lid, along with paper instruction label and charge card for this particular gun. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, with mop and jag, pair of Holland marked snap caps, round oil bottle, bone striker bottle with spare strikers, and a horn handled chamber brush by Bartram. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating that there is no orig build sheet found,that it was built in 1947, 12 bore, with 28-3/8" bbls for a Mr. Ferrera. Two H&H letter regarding restocking and refinishing of stocks, bbls and furniture. Consignors notes. Lifelong Collection of Gentleman Collector Herbert Hyatt. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 95% of factory finishes on wood and metal, with the exception of bbl set "1" which shows considerable hand wear on sides at rear, and probably rates 90% finish. There is some streaking and discoloration of coin finish on bottom of action, and a number of small dents and light marks in wood finish. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is considerably darkened. Corners, straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is very fine with some rubs through and soiling from contact with gun and bbls. Leather label has some rubs. Paper labels are foxed, and have some soiling and chips. Accessories are fine. An interesting, versatile solid gun from the late ''40''s. 49896-15 MGM51 (9,000-14,000)