*HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

*HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 40878. Cal. 20 Ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “The Royal” on low concave game rib with “Holland & Holland” on top of right bbl and “33, Bruton Street, London.” on left. Bbl flats have 1986 London proofs. SN is stamped on bottoms of bbls which are fitted with the Holland and Holland patent self opening mechanism. Coin finished hand detachable side lock action has automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators and deeper than normal shaded open scroll engraving in typical Holland & Holland pattern. Bottom of action is engraved “The Royal Model”. Side plates are engraved “Holland & Holland”. Single beaded trigger guard is scroll engraved with SN inlaid in gold on grip. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over leather covered pad, and features Holland diamond grip, approx 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders, drop points, and individual initials “TN” inlaid in gold on toe line. Anson release splinter forend has wood, metal, and checkering to match rest of gun. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 10.9 oz. Oak and leather case has brass corners and hardware, maroon cloth interior. Accessories include pair of snap caps, oil bottle, horn striker block, leather case containing cleaning brushes, etc., extra firing pin, and the key. PROVENANCE: Holland and Holland letter with “weapon history” and invoice from Dewing’s for purchase of case. CONDITION: Near new. Does not appear to have been fired after proofing, with only a trace of extractor wipe marks on breech face. There are a few very minor marks in wood. Leather on pad shows some scuffs. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. Accessories are excellent. Current replacement cost of this fine gun is about 50,000 pounds. 4-37624 MGM22 (45,000-65,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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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	1186	$0.00	HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 40878. Cal. 20 Ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “The Royal” on low concave game rib with “Holland & Holland” on top of right bbl and “33, Bruton Street, London.” on left. Bbl flats have 1986 London proofs. SN is stamped on bottoms of bbls which are fitted with the Holland and Holland patent self opening mechanism. Coin finished hand detachable side lock action has automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators and deeper than normal shaded open scroll engraving in typical Holland & Holland pattern. Bottom of action is engraved “The Royal Model”. Side plates are engraved “Holland & Holland”. Single beaded trigger guard is scroll engraved with SN inlaid in gold on grip. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over leather covered pad, and features Holland diamond grip, approx 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders, drop points, and individual initials “TN” inlaid in gold on toe line. Anson release splinter forend has wood, metal, and checkering to match rest of gun. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 10.9 oz. Oak and leather case has brass corners and hardware, maroon cloth interior. Accessories include pair of snap caps, oil bottle, horn striker block, leather case containing cleaning brushes, etc., extra firing pin, and the key. PROVENANCE: Holland and Holland letter with “weapon history” and invoice from Dewing’s for purchase of case. CONDITION: Near new. Does not appear to have been fired after proofing, with only a trace of extractor wipe marks on breech face. There are a few very minor marks in wood. Leather on pad shows some scuffs. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. Accessories are excellent. Current replacement cost of this fine gun is about 50,000 pounds. 4-37624 MGM22 (45,000-65,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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