GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
HOLLAND & HOLLAND 500/ 450 NITRO "ROYAL" HAMMERLESS DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE. HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL 17915 500-450 MODERN; C&R; ESA (ca 1905) Cal. 500/ 450. 26" Chopper lump bbls are fitted with typical H&H type quarter rib holding one standing/ two folding leaf express rear sight. Matching front ramp holds ivory bead with flip-up porcelain night bead. Tops of bbls have makers name and New Bond Street address, as well as Field rifle trial info. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .450 and 70 grains cordite, and 480 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and Whitworth sheaf of wheat trademarks. A narrow sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Round bar "Royal" rifle action is fitted with rifle type back locks, and features top tang which extends over comb, as well as non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front checkered). Action and locks are engraved in classic "Royal" style, with near full coverage varying sized shaded scroll with "Holland & Holland" in arched device on each lockplate. Charge, caliber, and case information are on bottom of action. Blued and scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to engraved and case hardened steel grip cap with trap. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/4" over leather covered pad. Stock features classic H&H styling with shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, and point pattern grip checkering. A vacant gold oval along with sling loop are on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16", drop at comb: approx 1-7/8". Cast approx 1/4" off. Neutral cast. Weight: 10 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 15-1/4". CONDITION: Fine, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, details somewhat softened. Action retains nearly all new case hardening color, slightly silvered on sharp edges. What are likely new made stocks, possibly factory, retain nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish with a number of marks and scratches, some fairly deep. Bores are very fine, with strong rifling throughout, right side is slightly frosted, and with one or two very small pits at breech end. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. A classic Holland & Holland double, very similar to Teddy Roosevelt's, and would still make a great rifle for today's African hunter. 51754-3 MGM115 (40,000-60,000)