*HOLLAND AND HOLLAND NO. 2 GRADE (BADMINTON) SIDE LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

*HOLLAND AND HOLLAND NO. 2 GRADE (BADMINTON) SIDE LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 26984. (Ca. 1913) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. Gun no. 2 of a pair. 30″ Dovetailed bbls with low concave game rib (No. 2 inlaid in gold with scroll engraving at breech) is marked “Holland & Holland.” and “98. New Bond Street. London.” on tops. Bbl flats have London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SN is stamped on bottom of bbls. Case hardened full side lock action features automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold), double triggers, Holland patent detachable side locks, and gold band tumbler end cocking indicators. Water table has proofs, SN, and is engraved “Holland’s Patent”. Bottom of action is engraved “Holland’s Ejector”. Action and side plates are engraved with about 60% coverage of very finely executed typical English scroll. Trigger guard has scroll on bow. Typical Holland style short tang has SN. Nicely mottled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-13/16″ over thin leather covered pad, and features vacant silver oval, drop points, diamond grip and 20 LPI checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has (unusual for Holland) Deeley release, and steel tip. “2” is inlaid in gold on latch and on top lever. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.014, right -.002 (.003 recess). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.8 oz, LOP 14-13/16″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain 98% of London quality re-black with a fair number of scrapes and knocks from handling. Action and lock plates retain nearly all of a well done case color. All engraving remains sharp. Wood retains most of an older hand rubbed oil finish with numerous marks and compressions from handling and use. Checkering has been re-cut. Bbls are bright and shiny with evidence of one or two very minor dings. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-38490 MGM66 (12,500-17,500)

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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	1190	$0.00	HOLLAND AND HOLLAND NO. 2 GRADE (BADMINTON) SIDE LOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 26984. (Ca. 1913) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. Gun no. 2 of a pair. 30″ Dovetailed bbls with low concave game rib (No. 2 inlaid in gold with scroll engraving at breech) is marked “Holland & Holland.” and “98. New Bond Street. London.” on tops. Bbl flats have London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SN is stamped on bottom of bbls. Case hardened full side lock action features automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold), double triggers, Holland patent detachable side locks, and gold band tumbler end cocking indicators. Water table has proofs, SN, and is engraved “Holland’s Patent”. Bottom of action is engraved “Holland’s Ejector”. Action and side plates are engraved with about 60% coverage of very finely executed typical English scroll. Trigger guard has scroll on bow. Typical Holland style short tang has SN. Nicely mottled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-13/16″ over thin leather covered pad, and features vacant silver oval, drop points, diamond grip and 20 LPI checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has (unusual for Holland) Deeley release, and steel tip. “2” is inlaid in gold on latch and on top lever. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.014, right -.002 (.003 recess). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.8 oz, LOP 14-13/16″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain 98% of London quality re-black with a fair number of scrapes and knocks from handling. Action and lock plates retain nearly all of a well done case color. All engraving remains sharp. Wood retains most of an older hand rubbed oil finish with numerous marks and compressions from handling and use. Checkering has been re-cut. Bbls are bright and shiny with evidence of one or two very minor dings. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-38490 MGM66 (12,500-17,500) 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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