HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROOK RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 18138. (ca 1896) Cal. .295 Rook. 26″ Tapered octagon bbl has one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight and silver bead front dovetailed through. Rear portion of top flat is file cut. “Holland & Holland, 98 New Bond St. London.” is engraved on top right flat, and “Winners of All the “FIELD” Rifle Trials. .295. Semi Smooth Bore.” on top left. Bbl flat is stamped with SN and bottom flat of bbl with Birmingham provisional proof. Dainty, case hardened, boxlock, top lever action has nicely filed fence, and automatic safety, and is engraved with 70 – 80% coverage well cut shaded scroll. “Holland & Holland” is in scrolled device on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Classically styled, relatively plain, European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over blued steel buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching small forend with horn tip has spring tension release. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″. Drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Orig makers leather case has central brass medallion on lid, and is lined in scarlet cloth with paper H & H label in lid. Accessories include wood covered steel cleaning rod with brass swivel head, H & H marked round oil bottle, leather front sight protector, brass muzzle protector for use when cleaning, ebony handled dusting brush, and a cartridge block with 5 empty cases, as well as the key. A small label in stock compartment is printed “The forend of this rifle is removed by simply pulling it off from the top.” Also included is a walnut box containing dies, cartridge cases, wads, brass, and bullet mold for .300 rook. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbl retains essentially all of its orig blue with only a hint of silvering on sharp edges. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, silvering at bottom from normal hand wear. Top lever is slightly silvered at thumbpiece, and trigger guard on sharp edges and at grip. Buttplate retains over 90% of its orig blue with some light flecking and silvering at heel. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with a few light marks and compressions, as well as one fairly deep dent on right rear of forend. Bore is excellent, with a very slight ring and some frosting about 1″ in front of chamber. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. Case leather is fine, still relatively light in color, with numerous slight rubs, chips, and stains. Two new panels have been inset on lid, removing an older name. Interior cloth is fine, with some slight insect damage and rubs. Paper label is very fine, lightly soiled and foxed, and has “crawled” a bit. Accessories are very fine. Dies and mold show some use, but are excellent. These small rifles were generally found in neglected condition, finding a high quality rook rifle in this exceptional condition, is unusual. 4-50414 MGM98 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2262

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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	2262	$9,558.00	HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROOK RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 18138. (ca 1896) Cal. .295 Rook. 26″ Tapered octagon bbl has one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight and silver bead front dovetailed through. Rear portion of top flat is file cut. “Holland & Holland, 98 New Bond St. London.” is engraved on top right flat, and “Winners of All the “FIELD” Rifle Trials. .295. Semi Smooth Bore.” on top left. Bbl flat is stamped with SN and bottom flat of bbl with Birmingham provisional proof. Dainty, case hardened, boxlock, top lever action has nicely filed fence, and automatic safety, and is engraved with 70 – 80% coverage well cut shaded scroll. “Holland & Holland” is in scrolled device on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Classically styled, relatively plain, European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over blued steel buttplate, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching small forend with horn tip has spring tension release. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″. Drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Orig makers leather case has central brass medallion on lid, and is lined in scarlet cloth with paper H & H label in lid. Accessories include wood covered steel cleaning rod with brass swivel head, H & H marked round oil bottle, leather front sight protector, brass muzzle protector for use when cleaning, ebony handled dusting brush, and a cartridge block with 5 empty cases, as well as the key. A small label in stock compartment is printed “The forend of this rifle is removed by simply pulling it off from the top.” Also included is a walnut box containing dies, cartridge cases, wads, brass, and bullet mold for .300 rook. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbl retains essentially all of its orig blue with only a hint of silvering on sharp edges. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, silvering at bottom from normal hand wear. Top lever is slightly silvered at thumbpiece, and trigger guard on sharp edges and at grip. Buttplate retains over 90% of its orig blue with some light flecking and silvering at heel. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish with a few light marks and compressions, as well as one fairly deep dent on right rear of forend. Bore is excellent, with a very slight ring and some frosting about 1″ in front of chamber. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. Case leather is fine, still relatively light in color, with numerous slight rubs, chips, and stains. Two new panels have been inset on lid, removing an older name. Interior cloth is fine, with some slight insect damage and rubs. Paper label is very fine, lightly soiled and foxed, and has “crawled” a bit. Accessories are very fine. Dies and mold show some use, but are excellent. These small rifles were generally found in neglected condition, finding a high quality rook rifle in this exceptional condition, is unusual. 4-50414 MGM98 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2262 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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HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROOK RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES.