WOODWARD HAMMER SNAP JONES UNDER LEVER DOUBLE RIFLE MADE FOR THE SULTAN DULHA WITH REPLACEMENT BARRELS (1902) BY HOLLAND AND HOLLAND FOR OBEADULLAH KHAN (SIC).

Revised: 9/11/2009

Additional Information: Accompanied with test target including bullet and load

WOODWARD HAMMER SNAP JONES UNDER LEVER DOUBLE RIFLE MADE FOR THE SULTAN DULHA WITH REPLACEMENT BARRELS (1902) BY HOLLAND AND HOLLAND FOR OBEADULLAH KHAN (SIC). SN 4696. (1894) Cal. .577 3″ Exp. 26″ Steel dovetailed bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland. 98 New Bond Street, London.”, and “Winners of all the “FIELD” Rifle Trials, London.” on tops. Double file cut Holland style quarter rib with dolls head extension has one standing, two folding leaf express sight with platinum lines and marked for 50, 150, 200, and 250 yards, dovetailed through. White bead front sight with folding moon sight is longitudinally dovetailed into typical Holland style nicely filed and matted raised base. Bbl flats have London provisional and view proofs, and are marked “577 EX”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with H & H number “19272”. Factory records confirm that these bbls were “fitted into Woodward rifle” in 1902 for “Obeadullah Khan.” Heavy round bar action has spring loaded Jones under lever with third fastener sliding bolt, dolls head recess, side clips and finely filed fences. Back action, rebounding locks have forward mounted stalking safeties. Action and lock plates have 80% coverage of very finely executed small English shaded scroll. Lock plates are engraved “J. Woodward & Sons.” Trigger guard has SN in relief on tang which extends to horn grip cap. Dark, dense, streaked European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silvers type pad, and features silver oval engraved with “U.K” (Ubedullah Kahn?), large engraved button sling retainer, right hand double shadow line cheek piece, and 22 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered terminations. Matching splinter forend mounts to bbl with forward lever. Drop at heel: Approx. 2-3/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/8″. Weight: 11 lbs. 6 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Copy of Holland and Holland ledger listing bbls; email from Purdey’s with specifications of Woodward rifle. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain virtually all of London quality re-black. Edges and engraving are sharp. Action and lock plates retain 20-30% original case color in protected areas, balance turning a pleasing silver gray. Safeties retain most all of their bright blue. Stocks retain most of an oil refinish, thin in a few spots. Small chip is missing from left tip of forend. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny with just a hint of frosting in right bbl in front of chamber. Under lever snaps smartly into position, but needs a bit of a push to bring it to center (stiff). Locks are crisp. Safeties work well. This rifle should make a great shooter, perfect for your next safari. Consignor states that it regulates perfectly with Graeme Wright’s nitro for black load of 650 grain Woodleigh jacketed bullet at 1850 fps. 4-38899 MGM74 (13,000-18,000)

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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	1260	$0.00	Revised: 9/11/2009 Additional Information: Accompanied with test target including bullet and load WOODWARD HAMMER SNAP JONES UNDER LEVER DOUBLE RIFLE MADE FOR THE SULTAN DULHA WITH REPLACEMENT BARRELS (1902) BY HOLLAND AND HOLLAND FOR OBEADULLAH KHAN (SIC). SN 4696. (1894) Cal. .577 3″ Exp. 26″ Steel dovetailed bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland. 98 New Bond Street, London.”, and “Winners of all the “FIELD” Rifle Trials, London.” on tops. Double file cut Holland style quarter rib with dolls head extension has one standing, two folding leaf express sight with platinum lines and marked for 50, 150, 200, and 250 yards, dovetailed through. White bead front sight with folding moon sight is longitudinally dovetailed into typical Holland style nicely filed and matted raised base. Bbl flats have London provisional and view proofs, and are marked “577 EX”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with H & H number “19272”. Factory records confirm that these bbls were “fitted into Woodward rifle” in 1902 for “Obeadullah Khan.” Heavy round bar action has spring loaded Jones under lever with third fastener sliding bolt, dolls head recess, side clips and finely filed fences. Back action, rebounding locks have forward mounted stalking safeties. Action and lock plates have 80% coverage of very finely executed small English shaded scroll. Lock plates are engraved “J. Woodward & Sons.” Trigger guard has SN in relief on tang which extends to horn grip cap. Dark, dense, streaked European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silvers type pad, and features silver oval engraved with “U.K” (Ubedullah Kahn?), large engraved button sling retainer, right hand double shadow line cheek piece, and 22 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered terminations. Matching splinter forend mounts to bbl with forward lever. Drop at heel: Approx. 2-3/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/8″. Weight: 11 lbs. 6 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Copy of Holland and Holland ledger listing bbls; email from Purdey’s with specifications of Woodward rifle. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain virtually all of London quality re-black. Edges and engraving are sharp. Action and lock plates retain 20-30% original case color in protected areas, balance turning a pleasing silver gray. Safeties retain most all of their bright blue. Stocks retain most of an oil refinish, thin in a few spots. Small chip is missing from left tip of forend. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny with just a hint of frosting in right bbl in front of chamber. Under lever snaps smartly into position, but needs a bit of a push to bring it to center (stiff). Locks are crisp. Safeties work well. This rifle should make a great shooter, perfect for your next safari. Consignor states that it regulates perfectly with Graeme Wright’s nitro for black load of 650 grain Woodleigh jacketed bullet at 1850 fps. 4-38899 MGM74 (13,000-18,000) 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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