*HOLLAND & HOLLAND GRADE TWO (DOMINION) DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 28407. (ca 1920) Cal. .375 Flanged magnum. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with matted quarter rib, holding one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight, and matching front ramp, holding silver front bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland 98, New Bond Street, London” and “Winners of All the Field Rifle Trials London.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .375 express, 54 grains of cordite, and 300 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Coin finished back action sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), long top strap which extends over comb, pivoting third fastener which engages square shouldered dolls head rib extension, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, double triggers (front checkered), and H&H patent detachable lock takedown pin. Action is engraved with geometric borders. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate, and “.375 Bore Magnum Cartridge” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of blued trigger guard, which extends to steel trap grip cap. Well marbled, dark European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over Silver type pad, and features classic H&H shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 10 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. Makers leather case with stitched leather corners, is lined in purple felt with gold embossed black leather H&H label in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass cleaning rod, cleaning funnel, unmarked round oil bottle, remnants of a bone striker case, case straps, and a key. A black morocco leather wallet containing pull through cleaning kit is in covered compartment. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a very lustrous re-black, engraving picked up. Action is polished to bright silver. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish. Wood is considerably below extended strap, checkering re-cut. Buttstock has a number of cracks through wrist, that flex slightly. Pad is slightly squashed. Bores are very fine, with a hint of softness at throat, and very light frosting throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Case leather is dark, with numerous scuffs and rubs. Newer handle is good. New interior cloth is excellent, with some light rubs and compressions. Old label is very fine, with some light soiling and compressions. Accessories are good. Top of striker case partially missing. 4-45888 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2465

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2465	$12,650.00	HOLLAND & HOLLAND GRADE TWO (DOMINION) DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 28407. (ca 1920) Cal. .375 Flanged magnum. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with matted quarter rib, holding one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight, and matching front ramp, holding silver front bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland 98, New Bond Street, London” and “Winners of All the Field Rifle Trials London.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .375 express, 54 grains of cordite, and 300 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Coin finished back action sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), long top strap which extends over comb, pivoting third fastener which engages square shouldered dolls head rib extension, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, double triggers (front checkered), and H&H patent detachable lock takedown pin. Action is engraved with geometric borders. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate, and “.375 Bore Magnum Cartridge” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of blued trigger guard, which extends to steel trap grip cap. Well marbled, dark European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over Silver type pad, and features classic H&H shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 10 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. Makers leather case with stitched leather corners, is lined in purple felt with gold embossed black leather H&H label in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass cleaning rod, cleaning funnel, unmarked round oil bottle, remnants of a bone striker case, case straps, and a key. A black morocco leather wallet containing pull through cleaning kit is in covered compartment. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a very lustrous re-black, engraving picked up. Action is polished to bright silver. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish. Wood is considerably below extended strap, checkering re-cut. Buttstock has a number of cracks through wrist, that flex slightly. Pad is slightly squashed. Bores are very fine, with a hint of softness at throat, and very light frosting throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Case leather is dark, with numerous scuffs and rubs. Newer handle is good. New interior cloth is excellent, with some light rubs and compressions. Old label is very fine, with some light soiling and compressions. Accessories are good. Top of striker case partially missing. 4-45888 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2465 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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*HOLLAND & HOLLAND GRADE TWO (DOMINION) DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.