*UNUSUAL HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” “INDIA MODEL” .465 NITRO DOUBLE EJECTOR RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 19291. (ca 1907) Cal. .500/465. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut, quarter rib holding one standing, three folding leaf express rear sight, and matching front ramp with gold bead and flip-up “moon” bead. Tops of bbls are engraved with H&H 98 New Bond Street address and “Field” rifle trial information. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 75 grains cordite and 480 grain bullet, as well as “.465 EX” (This is a very early .465 nitro. This caliber was developed by H&H after rifles of “military caliber” (450) were banned in India and the Sudan in 1906.) Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and Whitworth sheaf-of-wheat trademarks. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened, robust, “Royal” sidelock action with rounded bar has top strap which extends over comb, which is fitted with quite unusual (for a large caliber rifle) flip-up peep sight. Action also features hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, hand detachable Brazier locks, and double triggers (front checkered and articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage classic “Royal” style, with large, open, shaded scroll within geometric borders. “Holland & Holland” is in arched device on each lockplate, and “Charge” “75 Grains Axite” “.500/.465” “Case 3-1/4 Inches”. Blued and scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang, which extends to engraved steel trap grip cap. Newly made, factory quality, beautifully figured and nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over 1-3/8″ brown leather covered pad. Stock features classic shaping, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern checkering, and a vacant gold oval and sling loop, on toe line. It appears loop was re-positioned and old hole filled with floral engraved gold plug. Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 11 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. What appears to be orig makers leather case is lined in light burgundy cloth, and has newer H&H Bruton Street label in lid, along with charge card numbered to this particular rifle. Case contains H&H marked round oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and a plated striker bottle with spare strikers, front sight with flip-up “moon” bead numbered to this rifle, and an ivory sight. Also included is a pull through cleaning kit in black morocco wallet. Covered compartment holds a spare three folding leaf express sight and two keys. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished and refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin London quality re-blue. Action retains 30 – 40% orig case hardening color, lockplates retain approx 80%, left plate quite vivid. Trigger guard retains 70% of what appears to be its orig bright blue, silvered at grip. Buttstock retains essentially all of its fine hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks. Orig wood of forend is nicely refinished, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine with sharp rifling throughout, frosted in grooves. (may clean) Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is very fine, but dark, with some rubs. Straps are good. Handle is detached on one side. Renewed interior cloth is excellent, with some compressions and light soiling. Charge card is somewhat foxed and lightly stained. Accessories are good. A fine, good handling, “Royal” dangerous game rifle with some unusual features. 50237-5 (75,000-95,000) – Lot 2374

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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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	2374	$0.00	UNUSUAL HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” “INDIA MODEL” .465 NITRO DOUBLE EJECTOR RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 19291. (ca 1907) Cal. .500/465. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut, quarter rib holding one standing, three folding leaf express rear sight, and matching front ramp with gold bead and flip-up “moon” bead. Tops of bbls are engraved with H&H 98 New Bond Street address and “Field” rifle trial information. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 75 grains cordite and 480 grain bullet, as well as “.465 EX” (This is a very early .465 nitro. This caliber was developed by H&H after rifles of “military caliber” (450) were banned in India and the Sudan in 1906.) Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and Whitworth sheaf-of-wheat trademarks. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened, robust, “Royal” sidelock action with rounded bar has top strap which extends over comb, which is fitted with quite unusual (for a large caliber rifle) flip-up peep sight. Action also features hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, hand detachable Brazier locks, and double triggers (front checkered and articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage classic “Royal” style, with large, open, shaded scroll within geometric borders. “Holland & Holland” is in arched device on each lockplate, and “Charge” “75 Grains Axite” “.500/.465” “Case 3-1/4 Inches”. Blued and scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang, which extends to engraved steel trap grip cap. Newly made, factory quality, beautifully figured and nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over 1-3/8″ brown leather covered pad. Stock features classic shaping, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern checkering, and a vacant gold oval and sling loop, on toe line. It appears loop was re-positioned and old hole filled with floral engraved gold plug. Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 11 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. What appears to be orig makers leather case is lined in light burgundy cloth, and has newer H&H Bruton Street label in lid, along with charge card numbered to this particular rifle. Case contains H&H marked round oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and a plated striker bottle with spare strikers, front sight with flip-up “moon” bead numbered to this rifle, and an ivory sight. Also included is a pull through cleaning kit in black morocco wallet. Covered compartment holds a spare three folding leaf express sight and two keys. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished and refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin London quality re-blue. Action retains 30 – 40% orig case hardening color, lockplates retain approx 80%, left plate quite vivid. Trigger guard retains 70% of what appears to be its orig bright blue, silvered at grip. Buttstock retains essentially all of its fine hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks. Orig wood of forend is nicely refinished, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine with sharp rifling throughout, frosted in grooves. (may clean) Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is very fine, but dark, with some rubs. Straps are good. Handle is detached on one side. Renewed interior cloth is excellent, with some compressions and light soiling. Charge card is somewhat foxed and lightly stained. Accessories are good. A fine, good handling, “Royal” dangerous game rifle with some unusual features. 50237-5 (75,000-95,000) – Lot 2374 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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*UNUSUAL HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” “INDIA MODEL” .465 NITRO DOUBLE EJECTOR RIFLE WITH CASE.