ROBUST 8 BORE HOLLAND & HOLLAND BEST HAMMER PARADOX WITH CASE.

SN 15130. Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls with broad, flat rib file cut at both ends, and mounted with single leaf express rear and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead with flip-up night bead front sight, are engraved “Holland & Holland. 98 New Bond Street, London.” and “PARADOX” “Fosbery Patent” on tops. Rounded bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 8 gauge, “R CHOKE”, and “G 273P” (charge). They are also stamped with Birmingham reproofs for 6 drams black powder and 2-1/8 oz shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Bottom of rib has wide sling loop soldered on. Very heavy, rounded, Jones underlever action with back action peninsula sidelocks, features extended top tang, which goes over comb, nicely filed fences, side clips, and double triggers (front checkered). Action is engraved with 60 – 70% coverage nicely cut, large, shaded scroll. Left side is marked “Charge, 8 to 10 grams 3-1/2 Inch Case.” Lockplates and serpentine flat-faced hammers with dolphins heads, are engraved with nearly full coverage of medium, shaded scroll matching action. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Blued trigger guard with SN relief engraved at grip, extends to heavy steel grip cap. Finely figured and nicely streaked European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/8″ over plain steel buttplate, and features classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant silver oval on toe line, along with a sling loop matching that on bbl. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting release lever. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″. Drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 15 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 13-1/8″. Large, 8″ high, figured mahogany case with locking under drawer, and pivoting brass latches for top, has inset D-ring circular top handle, as well as, inlet brass corners and support straps. Interior is lined in royal blue baize, has old Holland & Holland gold embossed black leather label on lid, and is nicely fitted for rifle and accessories. Case contains a brass 8 bore broken case extractor, three rosewood handled turnscrews, pair of 8 bore steel cases acting as snap caps, H & H marked round oil bottle, tan leather sling, empty black morocco leather wallet, and an old can of Rigby Rangoon oil in covered compartment. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, as refurbished and repaired. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, lettering sharp, file cutting on rib is slightly worn. Action and lockplates are pewter gray patina with considerable frosting and light pitting, mostly on sides of fences. Stocks are refinished, checkering re-cut and sharp. Buttstock was shattered at one time, and has been repaired. Presently, glue joints are re-opening, but do not move. (Should be repaired again before use.) Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Case exterior has been refinished, and retains nearly all of that finish, over a number of fairly deep and dark marks, as well as some cracks. New interior cloth is excellent, as are new accessories. Old label has some rubs, but is generally fine. Label of oil can is brown and foxed. 4-50196 MGM5 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3384

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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	3384	$31,625.00	ROBUST 8 BORE HOLLAND & HOLLAND BEST HAMMER PARADOX WITH CASE. SN 15130. Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls with broad, flat rib file cut at both ends, and mounted with single leaf express rear and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead with flip-up night bead front sight, are engraved “Holland & Holland. 98 New Bond Street, London.” and “PARADOX” “Fosbery Patent” on tops. Rounded bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 8 gauge, “R CHOKE”, and “G 273P” (charge). They are also stamped with Birmingham reproofs for 6 drams black powder and 2-1/8 oz shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Bottom of rib has wide sling loop soldered on. Very heavy, rounded, Jones underlever action with back action peninsula sidelocks, features extended top tang, which goes over comb, nicely filed fences, side clips, and double triggers (front checkered). Action is engraved with 60 – 70% coverage nicely cut, large, shaded scroll. Left side is marked “Charge, 8 to 10 grams 3-1/2 Inch Case.” Lockplates and serpentine flat-faced hammers with dolphins heads, are engraved with nearly full coverage of medium, shaded scroll matching action. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Blued trigger guard with SN relief engraved at grip, extends to heavy steel grip cap. Finely figured and nicely streaked European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/8″ over plain steel buttplate, and features classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a vacant silver oval on toe line, along with a sling loop matching that on bbl. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting release lever. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″. Drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 15 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 13-1/8″. Large, 8″ high, figured mahogany case with locking under drawer, and pivoting brass latches for top, has inset D-ring circular top handle, as well as, inlet brass corners and support straps. Interior is lined in royal blue baize, has old Holland & Holland gold embossed black leather label on lid, and is nicely fitted for rifle and accessories. Case contains a brass 8 bore broken case extractor, three rosewood handled turnscrews, pair of 8 bore steel cases acting as snap caps, H & H marked round oil bottle, tan leather sling, empty black morocco leather wallet, and an old can of Rigby Rangoon oil in covered compartment. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, as refurbished and repaired. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, lettering sharp, file cutting on rib is slightly worn. Action and lockplates are pewter gray patina with considerable frosting and light pitting, mostly on sides of fences. Stocks are refinished, checkering re-cut and sharp. Buttstock was shattered at one time, and has been repaired. Presently, glue joints are re-opening, but do not move. (Should be repaired again before use.) Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Case exterior has been refinished, and retains nearly all of that finish, over a number of fairly deep and dark marks, as well as some cracks. New interior cloth is excellent, as are new accessories. Old label has some rubs, but is generally fine. Label of oil can is brown and foxed. 4-50196 MGM5 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3384 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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ROBUST 8 BORE HOLLAND & HOLLAND BEST HAMMER PARADOX WITH CASE.