*HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL BREVIS SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER BUILT FOR HONORABLE R. SEMPLE (BOB THE RANTER, AKA FIGHTING BOB) WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 33388. (1938) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow, flat, file cut rib are engraved “Holland & Holland” “Royal Brevis” and “98. New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with pre-war London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and 1999 London re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers at 850 bar. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, and are fitted with H & H patent self-opening assist spring. Classic Royal sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, detachable lock pin, and Holland’s fine non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with Holland’s signature large shaded acanthus scroll, with “Holland & Holland” in arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “ROYAL” “SELF OPENER” “PATENT” “1922”. Trigger plate is engraved “HOLLAND’S SINGLE TRIGGER”. Single beaded trigger guard, with small bow, is engraved with matching scroll and with SN at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over black leather covered pad, and features standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders, drop points, and vacant gold oval. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.028 (I mod). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.025. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Original makers leather case is embossed in gold “HON. R. SEMPLE” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather H & H label and charge card for this particular gun in lid. Case contains a mixture of old and new accessories including Holland & Holland marked new square oil bottle, and old pair of horn bodied snap caps. Also included are a pair of high quality walnut handled turnscrews. Brush, mop, and Turks head are in compartment with brass knobbed cover, and ebony and brass cleaning rod is in bbl compartment. PROVENANCE: Biography of Robert Semple (Bob the Ranter), trade unionist and politician, who was born in New South Wales, Australia, and took up residence in New Zealand in the early 1900’s. He was one of the most colorful leaders of the New Zealand labour movement in the early 20th century. Copy of factory ledger page. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a London quality rust blue over some light pits and marks. Action is mostly silver gray with some traces of faded color where protected. Stocks retain nearly all of an excellent new oil finish over some dark marks, checkering competently re-cut. Edges of forend have some small chips, and have a 1″ x 1/4″ repair toward tip on left. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Single trigger works. Case leather is slightly darkened, and has numerous rubs and scuffs on edges. Gold of embossed letters thinning. Straps and handle appear to be original and good. Interior cloth is considerably soiled and marked. Label shows some thin spots. Charge card is considerably foxed and soiled, and lifting at lower left corner. Cleaning rod and snap caps are good. Oil bottle and turnscrews are excellent. A fine golden age British classic. 4-51261 MGM4 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2198

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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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	2198	$20,700.00	HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL BREVIS SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER BUILT FOR HONORABLE R. SEMPLE (BOB THE RANTER, AKA FIGHTING BOB) WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 33388. (1938) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow, flat, file cut rib are engraved “Holland & Holland” “Royal Brevis” and “98. New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with pre-war London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and 1999 London re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers at 850 bar. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, and are fitted with H & H patent self-opening assist spring. Classic Royal sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, detachable lock pin, and Holland’s fine non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with Holland’s signature large shaded acanthus scroll, with “Holland & Holland” in arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “ROYAL” “SELF OPENER” “PATENT” “1922”. Trigger plate is engraved “HOLLAND’S SINGLE TRIGGER”. Single beaded trigger guard, with small bow, is engraved with matching scroll and with SN at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over black leather covered pad, and features standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders, drop points, and vacant gold oval. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.736. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.028 (I mod). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.025. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Original makers leather case is embossed in gold “HON. R. SEMPLE” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather H & H label and charge card for this particular gun in lid. Case contains a mixture of old and new accessories including Holland & Holland marked new square oil bottle, and old pair of horn bodied snap caps. Also included are a pair of high quality walnut handled turnscrews. Brush, mop, and Turks head are in compartment with brass knobbed cover, and ebony and brass cleaning rod is in bbl compartment. PROVENANCE: Biography of Robert Semple (Bob the Ranter), trade unionist and politician, who was born in New South Wales, Australia, and took up residence in New Zealand in the early 1900’s. He was one of the most colorful leaders of the New Zealand labour movement in the early 20th century. Copy of factory ledger page. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a London quality rust blue over some light pits and marks. Action is mostly silver gray with some traces of faded color where protected. Stocks retain nearly all of an excellent new oil finish over some dark marks, checkering competently re-cut. Edges of forend have some small chips, and have a 1″ x 1/4″ repair toward tip on left. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Single trigger works. Case leather is slightly darkened, and has numerous rubs and scuffs on edges. Gold of embossed letters thinning. Straps and handle appear to be original and good. Interior cloth is considerably soiled and marked. Label shows some thin spots. Charge card is considerably foxed and soiled, and lifting at lower left corner. Cleaning rod and snap caps are good. Oil bottle and turnscrews are excellent. A fine golden age British classic. 4-51261 MGM4 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2198 Click here to view provenance 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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*HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL BREVIS SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER BUILT FOR HONORABLE R. SEMPLE (BOB THE RANTER, AKA FIGHTING BOB) WITH ORIGINAL CASE.