GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND TOP LEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE IN .375 - 2-1/4" NITRO WITH CASE.HOLLAND & HOLLANDDOUBLE RIFLE17632375-2 1/4MODERN; C&RCal. .375 2-1/4" Nitro. 28" Dovetailed bbls fitted with quarter rib holding one standing two folding express rear, sunken mid rib, and matted ramp holding white bead front sight, are engraved with H&H New Bond street address and Field rifle trial information on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 40 grains cordite and 270 grain bullet. Case hardened top lever action with top tang extending over comb, is fitted with rebounding peninsula back locks with flat faced serpentine hammers and front sliding stalking safeties. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut medium to small shaded scroll within geometric borders. "Holland & Holland" is in strapwork device on each lockplate. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang which extends to case hardened steel trap grip cap. Intricately marbled, dark European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8" over ribbed horn buttplate, and features classic point pattern checkering and H&H style right hand shadow line cheekpiece. A gold oval on toe line is engraved "J. A. B". Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: 2-3/4", drop at comb: 1-7/8". Cast about 1/4 off. Weight: 9 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-7/8". Rifle comes in an old leather Holland & Holland case with central brass medallion on top which is embossed "J. A. B." Case is lined in blue cloth and has old paper H&H label in lid. Case contains an H&H marked round oil bottle and some fired brass made from .405 Winchester. PROVENANCE: Copy of ledger page confirming specifications and that rifle was made for "Burdeu". CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black with some scuffs and scratches. Action retains approx 80% orig case hardening color, silvered from normal handling around bottom, high edges, and fences. Locks retain traces of their color, hammers fairly strong. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are good to fine, dark in grooves. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks crisp. Safeties work. Case leather is very dark, considerably bumped and rubbed with repairs at ends. New straps are good. Repaired handle is good. Interior cloth has considerable deterioration with rubs and marks. Label considerably foxed, wrinkled, and soiled, with heavy rub through. 52999-6 MGM390 (12,500-22,500)