HOLLAND AND HOLLAND UNDER LEVER HAMMER EXPRESS RIFLE.

HOLLAND AND HOLLAND UNDER LEVER HAMMER EXPRESS RIFLE. SN 8103. (1885) Cal. 500 BPE. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland. 98. New Bond Street. London.” on top of right, and “Winners of all the “Field” Rifle trials, London.” on the left. Full length rib is file cut behind three leaf (one standing, two folding) express sight with platinum lines marked for 50, 150, 200, and 250 yards. Front sight has silver bead and German silver flip-up night bead, longitudinally dovetailed into raised front portion of rib. Bbl flats have London provisional and definitive proofs, and are stamped with bore size “38”. SN is on extended splinter, along with the number “19233”. Sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Jones under lever action has nicely filed fences, and is engraved with about 50% coverage of finely executed English scroll. View proofs and SN are on water table. Left side of action is engraved “Charge 5 drams Case 3-1/4 Inches”. Back action locks are rebounding and have matching scroll to action with “Holland & Holland” on each lock plate. Short serpentine hammers have stylized dolphin heads and matching scroll. Trigger guard has SN engraved at grip. Nicely streaked and slightly figured full pistol grip English walnut buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered horn buttplate, and features double shadow line right hand cheek piece, sling eye, vacant German silver oval, horn grip cap, and 22 LPI borderless checkering with double line tips. Splinter forend has front lever fastening, with wood and checkering to match buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx. 2-7/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 1 oz. Included with rifle is framed target showing loads that regulate in this rifle. Accompanied by leather fitted luggage case. PROVENANCE: Framed target. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 60% of old re-blue over areas of pinprick pitting. Engraving is still clear. Action and locks retain traces of original case color, but are mostly silver to gray-brown. Wood is sound, shows an old oil finish. Checkering is worn. Six groove Enfield rifled bores are strong but with very fine frosting throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. This should be a great shooter. 4-38328 MGM3 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	1358	$8,050.00	HOLLAND AND HOLLAND UNDER LEVER HAMMER EXPRESS RIFLE. SN 8103. (1885) Cal. 500 BPE. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland. 98. New Bond Street. London.” on top of right, and “Winners of all the “Field” Rifle trials, London.” on the left. Full length rib is file cut behind three leaf (one standing, two folding) express sight with platinum lines marked for 50, 150, 200, and 250 yards. Front sight has silver bead and German silver flip-up night bead, longitudinally dovetailed into raised front portion of rib. Bbl flats have London provisional and definitive proofs, and are stamped with bore size “38”. SN is on extended splinter, along with the number “19233”. Sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Jones under lever action has nicely filed fences, and is engraved with about 50% coverage of finely executed English scroll. View proofs and SN are on water table. Left side of action is engraved “Charge 5 drams Case 3-1/4 Inches”. Back action locks are rebounding and have matching scroll to action with “Holland & Holland” on each lock plate. Short serpentine hammers have stylized dolphin heads and matching scroll. Trigger guard has SN engraved at grip. Nicely streaked and slightly figured full pistol grip English walnut buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered horn buttplate, and features double shadow line right hand cheek piece, sling eye, vacant German silver oval, horn grip cap, and 22 LPI borderless checkering with double line tips. Splinter forend has front lever fastening, with wood and checkering to match buttstock. Drop at heel: Approx. 2-7/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 1 oz. Included with rifle is framed target showing loads that regulate in this rifle. Accompanied by leather fitted luggage case. PROVENANCE: Framed target. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 60% of old re-blue over areas of pinprick pitting. Engraving is still clear. Action and locks retain traces of original case color, but are mostly silver to gray-brown. Wood is sound, shows an old oil finish. Checkering is worn. Six groove Enfield rifled bores are strong but with very fine frosting throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. This should be a great shooter. 4-38328 MGM3 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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