GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
HOLLAND & HOLLAND "GRADE 2" DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.HOLLAND & HOLLANDSXS17870500/450W/CASE & 10 ACCESSMODERN; C&R(ca. 1904) Cal. 500/.450 Nitro. (same caliber as Teddy Roosevelt's famous H&H "Royal") This rifle has 26" dovetailed bbls fitted with file cut quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and matching short front ramp holding silver bead. Tops of bbls are engraved "Holland & Holland 98 New Bond Street London" and "Winners of all the "Field" Rifle Trials London". Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 70 grains cordite and 480 grain bullet. SNs are on bottoms of bbls, and a sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened back lock action (which at the time this rifle was built, was referred to as the "No. 2", by the 1930's it was called the "Dominion"), features long top tang which extends over comb, automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front checkered and "loose" to avoid bumping ones finger when firing rear trigger). Action is engraved with 30 - 40% coverage shaded scroll with "Holland & Holland" on each lockplate, and left side engraved "Charge 70 grains cordite" "500/ 450. Case 3-1/4 Inches". Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow, and SN on tang, which extends to steel grip cap. Nicely streaked dense European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8" over Silver type pad, and features classic H&H styling with point pattern checkering at grip, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and a vacant silver oval and sling eye on toe line. Matching splinter forend has pivoting front lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-13/16", drop at comb: approx 2". Neutral cast. Weight: 9 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8". Old oak and leather case with brass corners and central brass medallion is lined in blue cloth, and has large paper H&H label and a 30's vintage charge card with information for this rifle. Case contains 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag in leather wallet, pair of snap caps, H&H marked round oil bottle, rosewood striker bottle containing two front sight blanks, another plated striker bottle with spare front sight with flip-up moon bead, and another containing a key. Also included are two H&H marked turnscrews, and an unmarked striker key with hallmarked silver ferules, as well as a leather carrying sling with hook swivels. CONDITION: Fine, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-blue. Action and locks retain over 90% new case hardening color, all engraving re-cut. Stocks retain nearly all of an oil refinish with some subsequent marks. Checkering re-cut. Bores are very good to fine, lightly frosted throughout, and somewhat eroded at throats, but appears that they will still shoot well. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Case leather is fine, somewhat dark, with a number of scrapes and rubs. Handle partially detached. New straps are fine. Interior cloth is fine. Labels are somewhat soiled and foxed. Accessories are excellent. 52524-1 MGM256 (18,000-28,000)