*FABULOUS PREATER ENGRAVED HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE DBL RIFLE WITH CASE

*FABULOUS PREATER ENGRAVED HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE DBL RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 35506. Cal. .458 WIN Mag, 24″ bbls, ejectors, reinforced muzzle, ramp mounted bead foresight w/large folding moon sight, matted quarter rib 2-leaf express rear sight, one standing, one folding, and Holland quick detach scope bases. Top rib is marked “.458 WINCHESTER MAGNUM”. Right bbl is marked “HOLLAND&HOLLAND” and left bbl “13 BRUTON STREET, LONDON”. Accompanied by “HOLLAND&HOLLAND” marked scope rings with Zeiss Diavari-za 1.5-6X42 scope with #4 Reticle, numbered to gun. Bbl flats are stamped with 1978 London “NITRO PROOF .458/MAGNUM 2-1/2″ 19.5 TONS”. The reinforced action with hand-detachable locks, gold line indicators, in-face third fastener, extended top tang, rolled-edge trigger guard, checkered articulated front trigger is engraved on left lock plate with glaring Cape Buffalo, right plate with Bull Elephant, floorplate engraved with head-on, growling male Lion. Balance is a bold, acanthus leaf scroll with chiseled relief acanthus fences, all by noted Holland engraver Ken E.Preater and so signed on the trigger plate. Top tang, top lever, and trigger guard are similarly engraved. Bottom of each side is engraved “HOLLAND & HOLLAND”. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, tear-drop points, checkered pistol grip, engraved grip cap with trapdoor, solid red Silvers-type pad, stud with 7/8″ swivel, gold oval engraved “L.P.H.”, checkered splinter forend. Bottom rib of bbl has lug with 7/8″ swivel. Weight: 10lbs. LOP: 14″, cast off 1/4″. Accompanied with Maker’s oak and leather case, green felt interior, correct period trade label inside top lid, nickel-plated accessories, cleaning rod, and 3 turn-screws marked “HOLLAND & HOLLAND”. The maker’s have kindly shared that the gun was finished 10/9/1979 as a Royal Deluxe listing finisher as Pat Murphy and viewed by Russell Wilkin who interestingly are still employed by the firm to this day. PROVENANCE: Robert E. Petersen Collection CONDITION: Extremely fine and appears unfired. Bbls retain virtually all of their orig blue with just a few minor handling marks. Receiver retains virtually all of its orig fine dark case colors. Stock is sound with crisp checkering, a couple tiny handling marks, and retains its fine hand-rubbed oil finish. Forend is sound with sharp checkering, a couple small handling marks and retains its fine, hand-rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety, strong ejectors and bright shiny bores. Scope is clear and bright. Case is in very nice condition with just some minor scuffing to exterior. 4-42071 BDT275 (50,000-70,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	1150B	$69,000.00	FABULOUS PREATER ENGRAVED HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE DBL RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 35506. Cal. .458 WIN Mag, 24″ bbls, ejectors, reinforced muzzle, ramp mounted bead foresight w/large folding moon sight, matted quarter rib 2-leaf express rear sight, one standing, one folding, and Holland quick detach scope bases. Top rib is marked “.458 WINCHESTER MAGNUM”. Right bbl is marked “HOLLAND&HOLLAND” and left bbl “13 BRUTON STREET, LONDON”. Accompanied by “HOLLAND&HOLLAND” marked scope rings with Zeiss Diavari-za 1.5-6X42 scope with #4 Reticle, numbered to gun. Bbl flats are stamped with 1978 London “NITRO PROOF .458/MAGNUM 2-1/2″ 19.5 TONS”. The reinforced action with hand-detachable locks, gold line indicators, in-face third fastener, extended top tang, rolled-edge trigger guard, checkered articulated front trigger is engraved on left lock plate with glaring Cape Buffalo, right plate with Bull Elephant, floorplate engraved with head-on, growling male Lion. Balance is a bold, acanthus leaf scroll with chiseled relief acanthus fences, all by noted Holland engraver Ken E.Preater and so signed on the trigger plate. Top tang, top lever, and trigger guard are similarly engraved. Bottom of each side is engraved “HOLLAND & HOLLAND”. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, tear-drop points, checkered pistol grip, engraved grip cap with trapdoor, solid red Silvers-type pad, stud with 7/8″ swivel, gold oval engraved “L.P.H.”, checkered splinter forend. Bottom rib of bbl has lug with 7/8″ swivel. Weight: 10lbs. LOP: 14″, cast off 1/4″. Accompanied with Maker’s oak and leather case, green felt interior, correct period trade label inside top lid, nickel-plated accessories, cleaning rod, and 3 turn-screws marked “HOLLAND & HOLLAND”. The maker’s have kindly shared that the gun was finished 10/9/1979 as a Royal Deluxe listing finisher as Pat Murphy and viewed by Russell Wilkin who interestingly are still employed by the firm to this day. PROVENANCE: Robert E. Petersen Collection CONDITION: Extremely fine and appears unfired. Bbls retain virtually all of their orig blue with just a few minor handling marks. Receiver retains virtually all of its orig fine dark case colors. Stock is sound with crisp checkering, a couple tiny handling marks, and retains its fine hand-rubbed oil finish. Forend is sound with sharp checkering, a couple small handling marks and retains its fine, hand-rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety, strong ejectors and bright shiny bores. Scope is clear and bright. Case is in very nice condition with just some minor scuffing to exterior. 4-42071 BDT275 (50,000-70,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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