*HOLLAND AND HOLLAND NO. 2 GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

*HOLLAND AND HOLLAND NO. 2 GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 21522. (ca 1910) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed steel bbls with low concave game rib, are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “98 New Bond Street. London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with provisional proofs, SN, and bottom of left bbl engraved “No. 2 Grade”. Full sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and gold band tumbler end cocking indicators. SN and “No. 2 Grade” are on water table. Action and lockplates have about 60% coverage of very well cut medium shaded scroll. “Holland & Holland” is on the bottom of each lockplate, and bottom of action is engraved “Patent Ejector”. Dark, lightly streaked and slightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock features diamond grip, drop points, 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders, vacant silver oval on toe line, and measures 15-5/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release, inlet steel tip and SN stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.035. Drop at heel: 4-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.5 oz, LOP 15-5/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 90% of old London quality re-black. Action has traces of case color in protected areas, but is mostly a pleasing silver gray. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of what appears to be their orig blue, as engraving is still quite sharp, with trigger guard silvered to about 60% and top lever silvered on thumbpiece. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig oil finish with numerous minor marks and dents, as would be expected with a gun over one hundred years old. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Top lever is considerably left of center. Ejectors are in time. A fine solid gun. 4-41729 MGM38 (5,000-8,000)

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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	1163	$5,520.00	HOLLAND AND HOLLAND NO. 2 GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 21522. (ca 1910) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed steel bbls with low concave game rib, are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “98 New Bond Street. London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with provisional proofs, SN, and bottom of left bbl engraved “No. 2 Grade”. Full sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and gold band tumbler end cocking indicators. SN and “No. 2 Grade” are on water table. Action and lockplates have about 60% coverage of very well cut medium shaded scroll. “Holland & Holland” is on the bottom of each lockplate, and bottom of action is engraved “Patent Ejector”. Dark, lightly streaked and slightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock features diamond grip, drop points, 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders, vacant silver oval on toe line, and measures 15-5/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release, inlet steel tip and SN stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.035. Drop at heel: 4-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.5 oz, LOP 15-5/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 90% of old London quality re-black. Action has traces of case color in protected areas, but is mostly a pleasing silver gray. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of what appears to be their orig blue, as engraving is still quite sharp, with trigger guard silvered to about 60% and top lever silvered on thumbpiece. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig oil finish with numerous minor marks and dents, as would be expected with a gun over one hundred years old. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Top lever is considerably left of center. Ejectors are in time. A fine solid gun. 4-41729 MGM38 (5,000-8,000) 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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