FINE ANTIQUE HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN.

SN 17341. (ca 1896) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Nicely struck dovetailed steel bbls have swamped game rib, inlaid with gold numeral “1” at breech end (gun is no. 1 of a factory composed pair, with numeral “1” inlaid also on top lever and forend tip. No. “2” gun of this pair is in this auction). Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98. New Bond Street. London.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SN is stamped on the bottom of each bbl. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), single non-selective trigger (trigger plate engraved “Patent Single Trigger”), and gold band tumbler end cocking indicators. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut and nicely shaded, large, acanthus scroll with strap work highlights, in a style which, with further evolution, would become Holland’s house engraving for “Royal” guns through the next century. “Holland & Holland” is on arched device on each lockplate. Top lever is engraved “Patent Ejector”, and bottom of action “Royal Hammerless Ejector”. Blued, small bow trigger guard is also scroll engraved, and SN is on short tang. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over brown leather covered pad affixed to earlier pad plate, with widows peak. Stock features classic drop points, diamond hand, and standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A gold oval on toe line is engraved with monogram “H. P. McI IV”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (Mod), right -.001 (Cyl). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality, lustrous re-black, engraving somewhat softened. Action and lockplates retain traces of case hardening color where protected, but are mostly an exceptionally pleasing silver to pewter gray. Engraving remains exceptionally sharp and clear, no evidence of pitting or heavy wear. Top lever and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Trigger guard engraving is somewhat washed. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, checkering pleasingly cleaned up, and mullering somewhat filled with finish. Newer pad has some scuffs at heel and toe. Action is very slightly loose, and bbls are slightly off face. Bores are excellent, bright, smooth, and shiny throughout. Ejectors are in time. Trigger slightly balky when setting up for second shot. A lovely classic in need of a bit of maintenance. 4-55664 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2405

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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	2405	$9,775.00	FINE ANTIQUE HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN. SN 17341. (ca 1896) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Nicely struck dovetailed steel bbls have swamped game rib, inlaid with gold numeral “1” at breech end (gun is no. 1 of a factory composed pair, with numeral “1” inlaid also on top lever and forend tip. No. “2” gun of this pair is in this auction). Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98. New Bond Street. London.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SN is stamped on the bottom of each bbl. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), single non-selective trigger (trigger plate engraved “Patent Single Trigger”), and gold band tumbler end cocking indicators. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut and nicely shaded, large, acanthus scroll with strap work highlights, in a style which, with further evolution, would become Holland’s house engraving for “Royal” guns through the next century. “Holland & Holland” is on arched device on each lockplate. Top lever is engraved “Patent Ejector”, and bottom of action “Royal Hammerless Ejector”. Blued, small bow trigger guard is also scroll engraved, and SN is on short tang. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over brown leather covered pad affixed to earlier pad plate, with widows peak. Stock features classic drop points, diamond hand, and standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A gold oval on toe line is engraved with monogram “H. P. McI IV”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (Mod), right -.001 (Cyl). Minimum wall thickness: left -.026, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality, lustrous re-black, engraving somewhat softened. Action and lockplates retain traces of case hardening color where protected, but are mostly an exceptionally pleasing silver to pewter gray. Engraving remains exceptionally sharp and clear, no evidence of pitting or heavy wear. Top lever and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Trigger guard engraving is somewhat washed. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, checkering pleasingly cleaned up, and mullering somewhat filled with finish. Newer pad has some scuffs at heel and toe. Action is very slightly loose, and bbls are slightly off face. Bores are excellent, bright, smooth, and shiny throughout. Ejectors are in time. Trigger slightly balky when setting up for second shot. A lovely classic in need of a bit of maintenance. 4-55664 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2405 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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FINE ANTIQUE HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN.