*HOLLAND & HOLLAND TAKEDOWN MAUSER RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 653. (ca 1922) Cal. .300 H&H. 24-3/4″ Tapered round bbl is engraved “Holland & Holland. 98. New Bond St. London” on top. Bbl shank is engraved “Holland’s Super .30 BORE RIFLE”. London nitro proofs are stamped beside matted quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express sight; rear folding leaf marked “220 GRS”, standing leaf marked for 50 and 200 yards, and front folding leaf marked for 350. Bbl also features banded-on sling eye and front sight ramp holding silver bead. Standard length Mauser 98 action has been “opened up” to accept long cartridge and has stippled receiver ring top. It has been drilled and tapped for standard scope mounts. Bolt has had handle forged low for scope use, knob bent outward and drilled with lightening hole, in typical Holland fashion. Flag safety has been gold inlaid “SAFE”. Bbl and action take down by removal of large headed front guard screw slotted to accept coin. Bbl and action then tip out of stock, rear tang is held by stud held by rear guard screw. Slightly dropped box steel bottom metal has hinged floorplate retained by small button in trigger guard bow. SN is engraved on bow which has been thinned and shaped. Fiddle figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-3/4″ over solid brown Pachmayr basket-weave pad. Stock is fitted with steel grip cap with trap, right hand cheekpiece, recoil bolt, sling eye, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and forend. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Full length leather rifle case is lined in green cloth and has reproduction Holland & Holland label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. All metal parts retain nearly all of a fine rust blue, with a few light scratches and minor marks. Bolt body and follower are polished bright. Stock retains nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, with some light marks, checkering re-cut. Bore is excellent, with sharp rifling throughout. Action is smooth. Case leather is dark, scuffed, cracked. Central rectangular panel is missing, as are a couple of leather corners. Handle is good. Interior cloth is good, but shows some patching and movement of partitions. Label is fine. 4-55325 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2494

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
	2494	$10,350.00	HOLLAND & HOLLAND TAKEDOWN MAUSER RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 653. (ca 1922) Cal. .300 H&H. 24-3/4″ Tapered round bbl is engraved “Holland & Holland. 98. New Bond St. London” on top. Bbl shank is engraved “Holland’s Super .30 BORE RIFLE”. London nitro proofs are stamped beside matted quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express sight; rear folding leaf marked “220 GRS”, standing leaf marked for 50 and 200 yards, and front folding leaf marked for 350. Bbl also features banded-on sling eye and front sight ramp holding silver bead. Standard length Mauser 98 action has been “opened up” to accept long cartridge and has stippled receiver ring top. It has been drilled and tapped for standard scope mounts. Bolt has had handle forged low for scope use, knob bent outward and drilled with lightening hole, in typical Holland fashion. Flag safety has been gold inlaid “SAFE”. Bbl and action take down by removal of large headed front guard screw slotted to accept coin. Bbl and action then tip out of stock, rear tang is held by stud held by rear guard screw. Slightly dropped box steel bottom metal has hinged floorplate retained by small button in trigger guard bow. SN is engraved on bow which has been thinned and shaped. Fiddle figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-3/4″ over solid brown Pachmayr basket-weave pad. Stock is fitted with steel grip cap with trap, right hand cheekpiece, recoil bolt, sling eye, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and forend. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Full length leather rifle case is lined in green cloth and has reproduction Holland & Holland label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. All metal parts retain nearly all of a fine rust blue, with a few light scratches and minor marks. Bolt body and follower are polished bright. Stock retains nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, with some light marks, checkering re-cut. Bore is excellent, with sharp rifling throughout. Action is smooth. Case leather is dark, scuffed, cracked. Central rectangular panel is missing, as are a couple of leather corners. Handle is good. Interior cloth is good, but shows some patching and movement of partitions. Label is fine. 4-55325 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2494 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 TAKEDOWN MAUSER RIFLE WITH CASE.