*PAIR OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND “BADMINTON” GAME GUNS WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 34662/ 34699. (ca 1975) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ and 28″ Dovetailed bbls are all engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “13 Bruton Street London.” on tops. Narrow, concave game ribs are gold inlaid with numerals “1” and “2” for each gun respectively. These numbers are also gold inlaid on top levers and forend tips. Bbl flats of 28″ bbls are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. 27″ Bbls are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs also for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are on bottoms of all bbls. 28″ Bbls are engraved “MADE IN ENGLAND” on bottom ribs. Case hardened sidelock actions are stocked to the fences and feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, H&H patent detachable locks, and double triggers. Actions and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage well cut small shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “Holland & Holland” is at the bottom of each lockplate. Front portions of trigger plates are engraved “Badminton Model”. Top levers and trigger guards are blued and engraved to match actions. SNs are on short trigger guard tangs. European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-3/8″ over leather covered pads, and feature drop points, diamond hands with point pattern checkering, and silver ovals on toe lines engraved “C.G.” Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (Full), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. 27″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (Lt mod), right -.005 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Gun no. “2” 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.010 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″+. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. 27″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (IC), right -.003 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. (Consignors notes indicate that the 27″ bbls were regulated by H&H for Eley no. 5 steel shot with pellet counts. Additional note states that these guns measure improved and quarter, but shoot one quarter and one half choke.) Makers leather motor case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather H&H label in lid, along with instruction label and charge card for gun “34690”. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod, with 2 mops, brush, and jag, horn handled turnscrew, and a small jar containing spare main springs and strikers. Extra bbls are housed in a small leather case embossed on top “D. P. W.” A Boss label is in lid. Case is lined in scarlet cloth. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes regarding regulating and an Orvis information sheet. Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. All bbl sets retain nearly all high quality re-black over some light marks and scratches. Actions retain most of their orig color. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig color. Top levers and trigger guards retain most of their orig blue, top levers silvered on thumbpieces, trigger guards, on bows, and at grips. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with a number of light marks, dents, and scratches, checkering somewhat worn. Leather of pads is worn through at heels and toes. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is fine with some chipping and rubs, handle detached and straps missing. Interior cloth is fine, as are labels and accessories. Extra bbl case is very fine with some chips and rubs. Interior cloth and label are fine, label slightly foxed. A good solid pair of sidelock game guns. 4-45942 (10,000-15,500) – Lot 2400

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	2400	$21,850.00	PAIR OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND “BADMINTON” GAME GUNS WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 34662/ 34699. (ca 1975) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ and 28″ Dovetailed bbls are all engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “13 Bruton Street London.” on tops. Narrow, concave game ribs are gold inlaid with numerals “1” and “2” for each gun respectively. These numbers are also gold inlaid on top levers and forend tips. Bbl flats of 28″ bbls are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. 27″ Bbls are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs also for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are on bottoms of all bbls. 28″ Bbls are engraved “MADE IN ENGLAND” on bottom ribs. Case hardened sidelock actions are stocked to the fences and feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, H&H patent detachable locks, and double triggers. Actions and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage well cut small shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “Holland & Holland” is at the bottom of each lockplate. Front portions of trigger plates are engraved “Badminton Model”. Top levers and trigger guards are blued and engraved to match actions. SNs are on short trigger guard tangs. European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-3/8″ over leather covered pads, and feature drop points, diamond hands with point pattern checkering, and silver ovals on toe lines engraved “C.G.” Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (Full), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. 27″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (Lt mod), right -.005 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Gun no. “2”* 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.010 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″+. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. 27″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (IC), right -.003 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. (Consignors notes indicate that the 27″ bbls were regulated by H&H for Eley no. 5 steel shot with pellet counts. Additional note states that these guns measure improved and quarter, but shoot one quarter and one half choke.) Makers leather motor case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather H&H label in lid, along with instruction label and charge card for gun “34690”. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod, with 2 mops, brush, and jag, horn handled turnscrew, and a small jar containing spare main springs and strikers. Extra bbls are housed in a small leather case embossed on top “D. P. W.” A Boss label is in lid. Case is lined in scarlet cloth. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes regarding regulating and an Orvis information sheet. Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. All bbl sets retain nearly all high quality re-black over some light marks and scratches. Actions retain most of their orig color. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig color. Top levers and trigger guards retain most of their orig blue, top levers silvered on thumbpieces, trigger guards, on bows, and at grips. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with a number of light marks, dents, and scratches, checkering somewhat worn. Leather of pads is worn through at heels and toes. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is fine with some chipping and rubs, handle detached and straps missing. Interior cloth is fine, as are labels and accessories. Extra bbl case is very fine with some chips and rubs. Interior cloth and label are fine, label slightly foxed. A good solid pair of sidelock game guns. 4-45942 (10,000-15,500) – Lot 2400 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*PAIR OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND “BADMINTON” GAME GUNS WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.