*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, EXQUISITELY ENGRAVED, HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 35655. (1995) Cal. .500/ .465 H & H Magnum. This world class dangerous game rifle has 24″ chopper lump bbls fitted with quarter rib and front sight bases filed in classic H & H manner. Rib is mounted with one standing, one folding express sight, with standing leaf marked for 50 and 100 yards. Gold bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into base and has flip-over bone night bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “Bruton Street. London”. Bbl flats are stamped with caliber and 1995 London nitro proofs. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Classic Royal hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, side bolsters, and long top tang which extends over comb. Typical back action locks have hand detachable takedown pin and gold band tumbler end cocking indicators. Double triggers have articulated front trigger blade which is checkered. Action and lockplates are engraved with an exceptional mix of various types of scroll surrounding motifs of Indian game and hunting. The major component of this scroll consists of large flowing open acanthus on lockplates flowing onto front of action. Its background is of beautifully cut open shaded small arabesque scroll. Larger arabesque scroll is in full relief on fences. Incuse fine attenuated scroll with acanthus highlights is on action beads and top tang. This fine panoply of scroll is background to relief gold inlaid Bengal tigers on lockplates. Head and fore limbs of snarling tigers are in front of scroll, with body and tail ghosting through scroll in background, all to very fine effect. “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” is engraved in high relief on bolsters. Bottom of action depicts high relief realistic hunting scene of elephant with alert hunters in howdah. Elephant is walking along finely detailed wooded path. There are gold inlaid floral highlights to scroll on top of action and on single beaded trigger guard bow. SN is gold inlaid on tang, which extends to steel trap grip cap with scroll and floral gold inlay matching action. Quality and presentation of this engraving is beyond reproach, as executed by Eric Gold and as featured in “The Best of Holland & Holland.” His initials “EG” can be found on the bottom metal under the elephant’s feet and to the right hidden in the shrubs. Beautifully marbled and nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock features classic H & H style checkering, drop points, and right hand cheekpiece. It measures 14-3/4” over Silver type pad. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “F J R”. Matching sling loops are on stock and bbl. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 10 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Makers oak and leather case with canvas outer cover features brass corners and central brass medallion engraved “F J R”. Canvas outer cover has central leather patch likewise embossed. Interior is lined in dark green cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Holland & Holland label in lid. Case is semi-French fitted for rifle and accessories, which include a pair of ebony turnscrews, brass and vulcanite cleaning rod, and oil bottle, all marked “Holland & Holland”. Cleaning brush and mop are in black morocco leather wallet, and a pair of snap caps are marked “RWS”. Another compartment contains leather trimmed web carrying sling, and a bench cloth. PROVENANCE: Copy of factory build specs, and copy of target from H&H shooting ground indicating that gun was built for stock. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new, with only one or two of the lightest of handling marks on bbls and stocks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, near new, as protected by its outer cover, which has some slight discoloration and scuffs. Interior is excellent, with only a few light rubs on cloth and leather action guard. 4-50464 MGM68 (150,000-225,000) – Lot 2263

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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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	2263	$0.00	EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, EXQUISITELY ENGRAVED, HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 35655. (1995) Cal. .500/ .465 H & H Magnum. This world class dangerous game rifle has 24″ chopper lump bbls fitted with quarter rib and front sight bases filed in classic H & H manner. Rib is mounted with one standing, one folding express sight, with standing leaf marked for 50 and 100 yards. Gold bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into base and has flip-over bone night bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “Bruton Street. London”. Bbl flats are stamped with caliber and 1995 London nitro proofs. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Classic Royal hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, side bolsters, and long top tang which extends over comb. Typical back action locks have hand detachable takedown pin and gold band tumbler end cocking indicators. Double triggers have articulated front trigger blade which is checkered. Action and lockplates are engraved with an exceptional mix of various types of scroll surrounding motifs of Indian game and hunting. The major component of this scroll consists of large flowing open acanthus on lockplates flowing onto front of action. Its background is of beautifully cut open shaded small arabesque scroll. Larger arabesque scroll is in full relief on fences. Incuse fine attenuated scroll with acanthus highlights is on action beads and top tang. This fine panoply of scroll is background to relief gold inlaid Bengal tigers on lockplates. Head and fore limbs of snarling tigers are in front of scroll, with body and tail ghosting through scroll in background, all to very fine effect. “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” is engraved in high relief on bolsters. Bottom of action depicts high relief realistic hunting scene of elephant with alert hunters in howdah. Elephant is walking along finely detailed wooded path. There are gold inlaid floral highlights to scroll on top of action and on single beaded trigger guard bow. SN is gold inlaid on tang, which extends to steel trap grip cap with scroll and floral gold inlay matching action. Quality and presentation of this engraving is beyond reproach, as executed by Eric Gold and as featured in “The Best of Holland & Holland.” His initials “EG” can be found on the bottom metal under the elephant’s feet and to the right hidden in the shrubs. Beautifully marbled and nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock features classic H & H style checkering, drop points, and right hand cheekpiece. It measures 14-3/4” over Silver type pad. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “F J R”. Matching sling loops are on stock and bbl. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 10 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Makers oak and leather case with canvas outer cover features brass corners and central brass medallion engraved “F J R”. Canvas outer cover has central leather patch likewise embossed. Interior is lined in dark green cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Holland & Holland label in lid. Case is semi-French fitted for rifle and accessories, which include a pair of ebony turnscrews, brass and vulcanite cleaning rod, and oil bottle, all marked “Holland & Holland”. Cleaning brush and mop are in black morocco leather wallet, and a pair of snap caps are marked “RWS”. Another compartment contains leather trimmed web carrying sling, and a bench cloth. PROVENANCE: Copy of factory build specs, and copy of target from H&H shooting ground indicating that gun was built for stock. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new, with only one or two of the lightest of handling marks on bbls and stocks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, near new, as protected by its outer cover, which has some slight discoloration and scuffs. Interior is excellent, with only a few light rubs on cloth and leather action guard. 4-50464 MGM68 (150,000-225,000) – Lot 2263 \| 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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*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, EXQUISITELY ENGRAVED, HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.