*EXCEPTIONAL HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL BREVIS 20 GA. EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 31828. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26-1/2″ Chopper lump bbls (The classic Brevis length) with concave game rib, are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98 New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 7/8 oz shot and 2-1/2″. Bbls are fitted with H & H patent self-opening assist spring. Small sized, case hardened, Royal action features automatic safety, double triggers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and H & H patent hand detachable locks. Action and lockplates are engraved in Holland house style with large shaded scroll and acanthus highlights. “Holland & Holland” is in arched field in scroll terminated device on center of each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “ROYAL” “SELF-OPENER” “PATENT 1922”. Top lever is engraved “ROYAL EJECTOR”. Single beaded trigger guard is engraved with open scroll and SN at grip. Lightly figured and marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features diamond hand, drop points, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold oval on toe line engraved “L. C. C.” Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (Lt Mod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.020, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Leather case embossed “L. C. C.” on top has single brass latch. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, pair of 20 ga. snap caps, bone striker bottle marked with SN and containing spare strikers, tube of “American Gun Grease”, brush, “Perfect Pocket Oiler”, and a Holland and Holland marked round pewter oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbl retains nearly all of a re-black over some scattered nicks and light frosting, engraving left sharp. Action and lockplates retain 70 – 90% orig case hardening color, difficult to determine due to considerable accumulation of hardened oil and grime. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with normal handling wear and marks commensurate with remainder of gun. Checkering is slightly worn with some spots of discoloration. Case is poor, leather darkened, rubbed, and corners separating. Straps are fair, one is broken. Handle is missing. Interior cloth of lid and label missing. Cloth of bottom portion shows insect damage and considerable mildew. Accessories are fine. An exceptional “golden age” small bore Royal in need of a good cleaning. 4-49581 MGM34 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2197

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2197	$25,875.00	EXCEPTIONAL HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL BREVIS 20 GA. EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 31828. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26-1/2″ Chopper lump bbls (The classic Brevis length) with concave game rib, are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98 New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 7/8 oz shot and 2-1/2″. Bbls are fitted with H & H patent self-opening assist spring. Small sized, case hardened, Royal action features automatic safety, double triggers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and H & H patent hand detachable locks. Action and lockplates are engraved in Holland house style with large shaded scroll and acanthus highlights. “Holland & Holland” is in arched field in scroll terminated device on center of each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “ROYAL” “SELF-OPENER” “PATENT 1922”. Top lever is engraved “ROYAL EJECTOR”. Single beaded trigger guard is engraved with open scroll and SN at grip. Lightly figured and marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features diamond hand, drop points, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold oval on toe line engraved “L. C. C.” Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (Lt Mod), right -.010 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.020, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Leather case embossed “L. C. C.” on top has single brass latch. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, pair of 20 ga. snap caps, bone striker bottle marked with SN and containing spare strikers, tube of “American Gun Grease”, brush, “Perfect Pocket Oiler”, and a Holland and Holland marked round pewter oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbl retains nearly all of a re-black over some scattered nicks and light frosting, engraving left sharp. Action and lockplates retain 70 – 90% orig case hardening color, difficult to determine due to considerable accumulation of hardened oil and grime. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with normal handling wear and marks commensurate with remainder of gun. Checkering is slightly worn with some spots of discoloration. Case is poor, leather darkened, rubbed, and corners separating. Straps are fair, one is broken. Handle is missing. Interior cloth of lid and label missing. Cloth of bottom portion shows insect damage and considerable mildew. Accessories are fine. An exceptional “golden age” small bore Royal in need of a good cleaning. 4-49581 MGM34 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2197 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*EXCEPTIONAL HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL BREVIS 20 GA. EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.