GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
SUPERB "INDIA ROYAL" MODEL HOLLAND & HOLLAND HAMMERLESS EJECTOR DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE IN UNTOUCHED, "AS FOUND" CONDITION, WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. HOLLAND & HOLLAND SXS ROYAL EJECTOR 32041 465 NE MODERN; C&R (ca 1929) Cal. .465 NE. The .465 was developed around 1905 as a replacement for the .500/.450 Nitro when all .45 caliber weapons (military caliber) were banned in India and the Sudan. This "golden age" example of this famous rifle has 24-1/8" chopper lump bbls fitted with file cut quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight which transition through Holland's classic molded finial to concave mid rib, which is engraved ".465. Bore". This rib transitions to front sight ramp holding small silver bead front sight. Base is fitted with late Holland style flip-over night bead, which when in forward position nestles into groove in muzzle regulating wedges and blocks. Tops of bbls are engraved "Holland & Holland" and "98. New Bond Street, London." Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 75 grains cordite, and 480 grain bullet. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Classic Holland "Royal" rifle action, has back action Brasier locks allowing more metal to remain in action bar. Action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), long top strap which extends over comb, bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, H&H patent hand detachable locks, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved in classic Holland "Royal" style with near full coverage of very well cut large to medium shaded open scroll within geometric borders, with a few strapwork highlights. "Holland & Holland" is in arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved "ROYAL EJECTOR". Blued single beaded trigger guard has unshaded scroll on bow, and SN on tang, which extends to case hardened steel trap grip cap. Trap contains a spare front sight, SNed to this gun, wrapped in paper so it will not rattle. Well streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2" over old, undoubtedly orig, rounded Silver pad. Stock follows typical Holland styling with shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern flat top checkering with reverse curve back, as well as a vacant gold oval and sling eye on toe line, matching that on bbls. Fairly long, splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/16", drop at comb: approx 1-15/16". Cast off about 1/2". Weight: 10 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". Rifle comes with its orig oak and leather case with brass corners, which is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather H&H 98 New Bond St label in lid. Also in lid is orig charge card for this rifle, and notice regarding ejectors. Case contains most normal orig accessories including H&H marked horn handled turnscrews and round oil bottle. Other accessories include horn handled striker key, bone striker bottle (SNed to this gun) containing strikers and lock pin, pair of snap caps, pull through cleaning kit, old leather sling with loops, as well as cleaning rod with patches. PROVENANCE: Target showing a fine 100 yard group marking 2-1/2 - 2-3/4. CONDITION: Excellent, orig, as found. Bbls retain 85 - 90% orig blue, thinned considerably at breech ends and toward muzzles, with numerous light marks and scratches. Action retains approx 50% orig case hardening color, very strong on bottom, silvered considerably on top and on fences where carried upside down over ones shoulder. Lockplates retain most of their color, thinned overall. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish, considerably darkened from sweat and probably some oil added as maintenance, with a number of light marks, with one or two a bit deeper. Orig pad is crazed and petrified. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is still mostly light in color, but quite dusty and browned on top. One strap has buckle missing, another replaced with an old belt. Orig handle is good. Labels and charge card are fine. Interior cloth is fine, with some rubs and light soiling. Accessories are very fine. 52370-1 MGM180 (25,000-40,000) W/CASE , 11 ACCESS, DETACHED SIDE PLATE