*EXQUISITE CASED PAIR OF 28 GAUGE EXTRA FINISH HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUNS WITH FINE GAME SCENES BY W.P. (BILL) SINCLAIR.

SN 40592/ 40593. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow game ribs are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “33, Bruton Street, London.” on tops. Guns are made as a pair and the numerals “1” or “2”, for each gun respectively, are gold inlaid on rear portion of ribs, top levers, and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with 1981 London proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, and each bbl set is fitted with Holland & Holland self opening assist spring. Coin finished small sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, single non-selective triggers, and H & H style hand detachable locks. (Bridles scroll engraved) Actions are engraved with well cut large shaded scrolled acanthus at nearly full coverage framing Bulino vignettes of flushing pheasants against clouded skies on bottoms. Lockplates have matching scroll on front portions. Rear portions are engraved with exceptionally well done, intricately detailed Bulino scenes of red grouse and red leg partridge in various quiet poses. Gun no. “1” has group of four grouse perched on rocks looking over hillside on left lockplate; with four partridge on right, two flying, two standing on open moor. Gun no. “2” has three grouse on left, again on hillside, one preening with lifted wing; right lockplate depicts a covey of partridge, three standing in lee of a banking, and one dusting. These fine lockplate scenes have engravers initials “WPS” at bottoms; engraver’s full signature, W. P. Sinclair, is on each trigger plate. (Bill Sinclair worked in the firearms industry in Great Britain until he tried engraving in 1971, with the encouragement of Ken Hunt. In 1978 he took up the work full time.) Single beaded small bow trigger guards depict flying grouse on bow. SNs are on bands across acanthus scroll on tangs. Well matched, dramatically marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butts, and feature diamond hands, drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and inlet composition circles further inlaid with individual initials “CRA” on toe lines. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.548, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.548, right -.549. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (Lt Mod), right -.007 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Brown leather double motor case with stitched leather corners is embossed “C.R.A.” on top. Interior is lined in dark green cloth, with black leather gold embossed H&H label in lid, and contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, H&H marked round oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and a striker bottle with spare strikers. Also there is an empty tin of H&H Rangoon oil, a pull through cleaning kit in black plastic wallet, and some cleaning patches. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of only light field use, and a few minor marks and scratches on bbls, mostly on gun no. “2”. Coin finish of action shows some darkening. Stocks have some light marks in their orig finish, again gun “2” has seen more use and has some considerable marks at rear of lockplates. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with a few light marks on exterior leather. Interior is excellent, as are accessories, most still wrapped in tissue. 4-50453 MGM285 (75,000-125,000) – Lot 2196

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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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	2196	$80,500.00	EXQUISITE CASED PAIR OF 28 GAUGE EXTRA FINISH HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUNS WITH FINE GAME SCENES BY W.P. (BILL) SINCLAIR. SN 40592/ 40593. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow game ribs are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “33, Bruton Street, London.” on tops. Guns are made as a pair and the numerals “1” or “2”, for each gun respectively, are gold inlaid on rear portion of ribs, top levers, and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with 1981 London proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, and each bbl set is fitted with Holland & Holland self opening assist spring. Coin finished small sidelock actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, single non-selective triggers, and H & H style hand detachable locks. (Bridles scroll engraved) Actions are engraved with well cut large shaded scrolled acanthus at nearly full coverage framing Bulino vignettes of flushing pheasants against clouded skies on bottoms. Lockplates have matching scroll on front portions. Rear portions are engraved with exceptionally well done, intricately detailed Bulino scenes of red grouse and red leg partridge in various quiet poses. Gun no. “1” has group of four grouse perched on rocks looking over hillside on left lockplate; with four partridge on right, two flying, two standing on open moor. Gun no. “2” has three grouse on left, again on hillside, one preening with lifted wing; right lockplate depicts a covey of partridge, three standing in lee of a banking, and one dusting. These fine lockplate scenes have engravers initials “WPS” at bottoms; engraver’s full signature, W. P. Sinclair, is on each trigger plate. (Bill Sinclair worked in the firearms industry in Great Britain until he tried engraving in 1971, with the encouragement of Ken Hunt. In 1978 he took up the work full time.) Single beaded small bow trigger guards depict flying grouse on bow. SNs are on bands across acanthus scroll on tangs. Well matched, dramatically marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butts, and feature diamond hands, drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and inlet composition circles further inlaid with individual initials “CRA” on toe lines. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.548, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.548, right -.549. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (Lt Mod), right -.007 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Brown leather double motor case with stitched leather corners is embossed “C.R.A.” on top. Interior is lined in dark green cloth, with black leather gold embossed H&H label in lid, and contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, H&H marked round oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and a striker bottle with spare strikers. Also there is an empty tin of H&H Rangoon oil, a pull through cleaning kit in black plastic wallet, and some cleaning patches. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of only light field use, and a few minor marks and scratches on bbls, mostly on gun no. “2”. Coin finish of action shows some darkening. Stocks have some light marks in their orig finish, again gun “2” has seen more use and has some considerable marks at rear of lockplates. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with a few light marks on exterior leather. Interior is excellent, as are accessories, most still wrapped in tissue. 4-50453 MGM285 (75,000-125,000) – Lot 2196 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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*EXQUISITE CASED PAIR OF 28 GAUGE EXTRA FINISH HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUNS WITH FINE GAME SCENES BY W.P. (BILL) SINCLAIR.