November 18, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2020
Circa 1889. The 26" dovetail lump barrels of blackened steel with full length rib and partial file cut matting. Two partially lined folding leaves marked 100 and 200, respectively. Tang mounted long range aperture sight with flip up fine aperture. Left barrel reads "WINNERS OF ALL THE 'FIELD' TRIALS, LONDON" and the right barrel reads "HOLLAND & HOLLAND, 98 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON". Underside of barrels have London black powder proof marks and near forend loop is clearly marked with “A&T”. Case color hardened and engraved in traditional well cut English rose and scroll pattern back action with peninsula locks and exposed hammers. Action features side clips, double triggers in a flat profile trigger guard with long tang. Eye catching smokey figured walnut stock with long top strap over comb. Pistol hand grip with case colored engraved grip cap and English flat checkering at wrist. Shadowline cheekpiece. Ebonite buttplate. Splinter forend with Anson style push button release and English flat top checkering. Maker's leather case with accessories comprising reloading tools, some marked Holland and Holland, nipple wrench, screwdrivers, and wads. Really interesting reloading information on label in lid numbered to the gun and describing the loading process down to the mixture of lead and antimony and hand written notes. Weight is 7 lbs 7 oz. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrels with 90% blackening, some minor marks from handling and use. Forend has some very minor sanding on left fore-edge. Buttstock appears to have been refinished. Top buttplate screw replaced. Wood has some minor marks from handling and use. Accessories very good with some evidence of use. Action works when cycled by hand, bores are bright. Some chipping of lining to interior of case. An interesting rifle in an unusual configuration of caliber and features. CP
Item Dimensions: 34" x 11" x 4"
Manufacturer
Holland & Holland