*HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING GAME GUN WITH CASE.

*HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 40080. (1972) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This fine relatively modern rendition of an all time classic, has 27″ chopper lump bbls engraved “The Royal” on narrow swamped game rib. H & H name and Bruton Street address is on tops of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with 1972 London nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Bbls are fitted with H & H patented self-opening spring mechanism. Coin finished Royal action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, H & H lock takedown pin, and non-selective single trigger. Action is engraved with classic H & H house style large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights. Engraving on fences and action is considerably deeper than that of lockplates. “Holland & Holland” is in scrolled device on each lockplate with bottom of action engraved “The ‘Royal’ Model”. Single beaded small bow trigger guard is engraved with open scroll with SN inlaid in gold at grip. Beautifully marbled and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, diamond hand, standard checkering with mullered borders, and gold oval on toe line engraved “R R R”. Somewhat darker but otherwise matching, splinter ejector forend has Anson release. (Factory records indicate that this gun was restocked in 2003.) Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.016, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 15″. Makers toe under leather case with stitched leather corners is lined with burgundy cloth with gold embossed black leather makers label, and paper charge card, and contains the following H & H marked accessories: 2-pc nylon and brass cleaning rod with brush and mop, square oil bottle, and pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig factory black. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, toning slightly on bottom and at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their finish with a few minor marks, numerous at heel of checkered butt. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with two small dents in right bbl approx 12″ back from muzzle. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is excellent with a few minor scuffs, especially on corners. Interior cloth shows some compressions from contact with gun. Label is excellent. Charge card is slightly soiled and rough. Accessories are excellent. 4-42496 MGM243 (30,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	1342	$0.00	HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SELF-OPENING GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 40080. (1972) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This fine relatively modern rendition of an all time classic, has 27″ chopper lump bbls engraved “The Royal” on narrow swamped game rib. H & H name and Bruton Street address is on tops of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with 1972 London nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Bbls are fitted with H & H patented self-opening spring mechanism. Coin finished Royal action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, H & H lock takedown pin, and non-selective single trigger. Action is engraved with classic H & H house style large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights. Engraving on fences and action is considerably deeper than that of lockplates. “Holland & Holland” is in scrolled device on each lockplate with bottom of action engraved “The ‘Royal’ Model”. Single beaded small bow trigger guard is engraved with open scroll with SN inlaid in gold at grip. Beautifully marbled and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, diamond hand, standard checkering with mullered borders, and gold oval on toe line engraved “R R R”. Somewhat darker but otherwise matching, splinter ejector forend has Anson release. (Factory records indicate that this gun was restocked in 2003.) Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.016, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 15″. Makers toe under leather case with stitched leather corners is lined with burgundy cloth with gold embossed black leather makers label, and paper charge card, and contains the following H & H marked accessories: 2-pc nylon and brass cleaning rod with brush and mop, square oil bottle, and pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig factory black. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, toning slightly on bottom and at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their finish with a few minor marks, numerous at heel of checkered butt. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with two small dents in right bbl approx 12″ back from muzzle. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is excellent with a few minor scuffs, especially on corners. Interior cloth shows some compressions from contact with gun. Label is excellent. Charge card is slightly soiled and rough. Accessories are excellent. 4-42496 MGM243 (30,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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