GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
HOLLAND & HOLLAND NUMBER 2 (DOMINION) DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE, THE IDEAL "WORKING" RIFLE.HOLLAND & HOLLANDSXS DOMINION DOUBLE RIFLE19496500/465MODERN; C&R(ca 1911) Cal. .500/ .465 Nitro. 24" Chopper lump bbls engraved "Holland & Holland 13 Bruton Street, London" on tops are fitted with matted quarter rib, and matching front ramp base holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight and silver bead front. Intermediate rib is engraved ".465". Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .465 and 14 tons (no load data given). Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN which is also on loop. Splinter is stamped "A. Smith". Sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Coin finished action with hand detachable back locks features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), long top tang which extends over comb, pivoting third fastener, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with small scroll borders. "Holland & Holland" is on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved with caliber and charge. Exceptional for grade, finely marbled and exceptionally well stump figured European walnut steel trap capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2" over Silver type pad. Stock features classic H&H styling with point pattern checkering at grip, which has reverse curve to back line, and classic shadow line cheekpiece. Silver oval on toe line is engraved "A. W. G." Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting release as often found on large caliber double rifles. Drop at heel: approx 3", drop at comb: approx 1-15/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 10 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". CONDITION: Very good to fine, as refurbished. What are most likely new factory replacement bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue. Action cleaned to coin finish over some scattered light pitting, with some fairly deep pits on top tang behind safety. Stocks are nicely refinished, wood a touch below metal, especially on top tang. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent, essentially as new. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. This rifle is an excellent choice for your next safari. Consignor states that this rifle shoots exceptional well with modern Kynoch ammunition. 52686-1 MGM300 (22,500-32,500)