SCARCE, EARLY HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 GAUGE HAMMER “PARADOX” RIFLE/ SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER.

SN 11768. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Robust dovetailed steel bbls are engraved with H&H 98 New Bond Street address, and “Field” rifle trial information, along with “PARADOX” “Fosbery Patent” on quarter rib holding one standing, three nested leaf express rear sight. Bbl flats are stamped with black powder London proofs, and “R. CHOKE”. Round bodied top lever action is fitted with re-bounding back locks, with round bodied serpentine hammers, and is engraved with small scroll and line borders. “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” is on each lockplate. Nicely fiddle figured and somewhat marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over thin “Old English” rifle pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has inlet steel tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.738, right – .739. Bore restrictions: left – .050 rifled choke, right – .050 rifled choke. Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .033. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Cast 3/8″ off. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Old leather case with brass corners is lined in red velvet and has reproduction H&H paper label in lid. Case contains a can of Rangoon oil and some cleaning equipment. PROVENANCE: H&H weapon history with no information except that it dates from 1888. CONDITION: Good, as refinished, many years ago. Bbls have most of an old re-blue over considerable pitting and many marks, deep pitting is on side of right bbl. Action and locks have most of an old re-color. Stocks refinished in oil over some old marks, and with a few subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are very good with some scratches and light frosting throughout, and a few pits toward muzzles. Rifle choke strong. Action is a touch loose. Locks good. Case is good with ivory latch. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52505-3 MGM (7,500-12,500) ESA – Lot 1577

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Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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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	1577	$8,050.00	SCARCE, EARLY HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 GAUGE HAMMER “PARADOX” RIFLE/ SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER. SN 11768. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Robust dovetailed steel bbls are engraved with H&H 98 New Bond Street address, and “Field” rifle trial information, along with “PARADOX” “Fosbery Patent” on quarter rib holding one standing, three nested leaf express rear sight. Bbl flats are stamped with black powder London proofs, and “R. CHOKE”. Round bodied top lever action is fitted with re-bounding back locks, with round bodied serpentine hammers, and is engraved with small scroll and line borders. “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” is on each lockplate. Nicely fiddle figured and somewhat marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over thin “Old English” rifle pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has inlet steel tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.738, right – .739. Bore restrictions: left – .050 rifled choke, right – .050 rifled choke. Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .033. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Cast 3/8″ off. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Old leather case with brass corners is lined in red velvet and has reproduction H&H paper label in lid. Case contains a can of Rangoon oil and some cleaning equipment. PROVENANCE: H&H weapon history with no information except that it dates from 1888. CONDITION: Good, as refinished, many years ago. Bbls have most of an old re-blue over considerable pitting and many marks, deep pitting is on side of right bbl. Action and locks have most of an old re-color. Stocks refinished in oil over some old marks, and with a few subsequent marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are very good with some scratches and light frosting throughout, and a few pits toward muzzles. Rifle choke strong. Action is a touch loose. Locks good. Case is good with ivory latch. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52505-3 MGM (7,500-12,500) ESA – Lot 1577 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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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SCARCE, EARLY HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 GAUGE HAMMER “PARADOX” RIFLE/ SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER.