GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
VERY FINE 1980'S MANUFACTURE HOLLAND & HOLLAND "ROYAL" HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.HOLLAND & HOLLANDSXS ROYAL4072612GAW/CASE & ACCESSMODERNCal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 28" Chopper lump bbls are engraved "The Royal" on narrow swamped game rib, as well as "Holland & Holland" "33, Bruton Street, London." on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1983 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers, and bbls are fitted with Holland's patented self-opening assist spring mechanism. Coin finished "Royal" sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, non-selective mechanical single trigger, and H&H type sidelock detaching pin. "Best" quality locks by "York & Wallum" have internals with feather engraved bridles. Action and lockplates are engraved in classic "Royal" style with near full coverage of very well cut shaded open scroll of varying sizes. "Holland & Holland" is in typical device on each lockplate, and bottom of action is engraved "The" "Royal" "Model". Single beaded small bow trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN inlaid in gold on tang. European walnut straight grip buttstock with interesting quilted marbling, measures 14-3/8" over checkered wood butt, and features diamond hand with drop points and typical point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A gold oval on toe line is engraved "R. G. C". Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right - .727. Bore restrictions: left - .018 (mod), right - .011 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/16", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Cast off about 1/4". Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". Makers russet leather VC case with stitched leather corners and canvas outer cover with leather trim, is embossed "R. G. C." on central leather medallion on cover. Interior of case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather H&H label in lid. Case contains black composition and brass H&H marked 2-pc cleaning rod with jag, brush, and mop, as well as H&H marked round oil bottle and snap caps. An open compartment holds cleaning patches and two keys. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only a few exceptionally light handling marks in all wood and metal finishes. There is some light staining on bbl flats and water table. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which has some light scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent with some light compressions. An attractive, relatively new Holland "Royal" with a present estimated retail of approx 55,000 pounds before VAT or excise tax. 52265-1 MGM40 (20,000-30,000)