GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
SUPERB HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN .240 MAGNUM FLANGED MADE FOR PRINCESS HELEN SHAH OF NEPAL WITH ORIGINAL SCOPE, CASE AND ACCESSORIES. HOLLAND & HOLLAND SXS ROYAL EJECTOR 35301 .240 Mag Flanged MODERN (1958) Cal. .240 Magnum Flanged. 25" Chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib holding one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight; standing leaf marked for 50 and 200 yards, folding leaf for 350 yards. Holland & Holland scope bases are also installed. Deeply swamped mid rib is engraved ".240 "MAGNUM"" and "Flanged Cartridge". Muzzles are finished in modern H&H style, and protrude about 3/16" past regulating blocks. Top portion of which have been hollowed out to receive folding spring loaded "moon" bead which folds over silver bead front sight in ramp. Tops of bbls are engraved "Holland & Holland" and "98, New Bond Street, London." Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .240. SNs are stamped on bottoms of bbls. Bottom rib is engraved "Made in England" where covered by forend, and "Royal" in front of soldered on sling loop. Bbls are considerably tapered for a thin racy look, and good balance. Case hardened Royal sidelock action features reinforcing bolsters, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, detachable side locks, dbl triggers (front checkered), and top strap which extends over comb in typical Holland style. Action is engraved in classic Holland Royal house style with near full coverage of very well cut various sized open shaded scroll. "Holland & Holland" is in classic arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved "Royal" and "Model". Scroll engraved single beaded trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to case hardened steel grip cap with trap, holding spare front sight. Very dark, figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over dark brown leather covered pad, and features typical Holland style shadow line cheekpiece, drop points, and grip checkering which lays below rounded transition of butt to grip. A sling loop matching that on bbl, as well as a gold oval engraved "HS" (Helen Shah), are on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Rifle is fitted with its orig Nickel Supra 2-1/2 - 6 X rail scope, with fine crosshair and post reticle, in Holland and Holland marked and SNed mounts. Scope retains its orig lens covers and carrying case. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8", drop at comb: approx 1-7/8". Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". Orig makers leather case with brass corners is embossed in gold outlined black ink "HS" on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has medium gold embossed black leather H&H label in lid, along with charge card for this particular rifle. Case has space for action, bbls, and scope in its case. Case contains horn handled small turnscrew, H&H marked striker key with horn handle, 2-pc vinyl covered steel cleaning rod with brushes, mop and jag in black morocco leather wallet, plated ear trumpet type cleaning funnel, H&H marked round oil bottle, composition striker bottle with spare strikers and replacement lock screw (if desired instead of hand detachable locks), carrying strap for scope case, pair of snap caps, 9 boxes of Kynoch ammunition, along with high quality leather rifle sling. PROVENANCE: Notification from H&H regarding shipping of this rifle, and copies of ledger pages confirming orig specifications. CONDITION: Excellent, mostly original overall. Bbls retain nearly all what appears to be orig factory blue with a few light marks and scratches, with some cleaned light pitting on exterior on mid rib on right bbl 5" back from muzzle. Action and lockplates retain over 95% case hardening color, silvered on beads and top tang. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish, butt portion very dark, possibly with very light refinish at time of installation of newer pad (orig dimensions retained). Checkering is very lightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls have just a hint of looseness, and are a touch off face. Ejectors are in time. Scope is excellent with a few light marks in its exterior lacquer. Optics are clear. Case leather is excellent with a few light marks. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth is very fine with some light mildew and minor rubs. Label is fine, charge card lightly foxed and with some soiling. Accessories are fine. 49958-24 MGM76 (30,000-50,000)