*28 GAUGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND GRADE 2 HAMMERLESS EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 30194. grade(1922) Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 27″ Dovetailed bbls with narrow game rib are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98. New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 5/8 oz of shot. A sling loop is attached to bbl with matching loop on toe line (correct per factory letter). Small, case hardened, sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), hand detachable locks, gas escape vents on breechface, and double triggers. Action is engraved with very well cut, medium, shaded scroll, at about 60% coverage. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Dark, finely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over coarsely checkered wood butt, and features drop points, diamond hand, with classic point pattern checkering, and silver oval on toe line engraved “C.L”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.551, right -.551. Bore restrictions: left-.027 (Improved Modified/Full), right -.016 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.035, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Original makers green canvas case with leather trim, is lined in pinkish cloth with paper H & H label on lid, along with H & H charge card for this particular gun. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with jag, and a pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: H & H factory letter stating that it was made for Charles Lanctot, attorney general of Province of Quebec, Canada, hunting partner of prime minister of the time, Alexandre Taschereau and delivered in 1922. Further, present specifications of gun match all orig specifications as outlined. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a well done satin re-black, engraving slightly softened. Action and lockplates retain most of their muted case hardening color, fairly strong on lockplates. Top lever and trigger guard retain over 70% of what appears to be their orig blue, silvered on edges. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, edges slightly rounded, with a few light subsequent scratches. Borders of checkering are cleaned up. Bores are excellent, very slightly frosted. No noticeable dents. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case canvas is lightened, with some stains and scuffs. Leather trim has deteriorated and major pieces are missing at ends. Straps are good. Handle is detached on one end. Interior cloth is discolored, with a number of stains. Labels are fine with some water stains and foxing. Interior partitions are tight. Snap caps show lots of use and loss of plating. A very rare, delightful little gun. 4-51012 MGM60 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3353

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	3353	$23,000.00	28 GAUGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND GRADE 2 HAMMERLESS EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 30194. grade(1922) Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 27″ Dovetailed bbls with narrow game rib are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98. New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 5/8 oz of shot. A sling loop is attached to bbl with matching loop on toe line (correct per factory letter). Small, case hardened, sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), hand detachable locks, gas escape vents on breechface, and double triggers. Action is engraved with very well cut, medium, shaded scroll, at about 60% coverage. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Dark, finely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over coarsely checkered wood butt, and features drop points, diamond hand, with classic point pattern checkering, and silver oval on toe line engraved “C.L”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.551, right -.551. Bore restrictions: left-.027 (Improved Modified/Full), right -.016 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.035, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. Original makers green canvas case with leather trim, is lined in pinkish cloth with paper H & H label on lid, along with H & H charge card for this particular gun. Case contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with jag, and a pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: H & H factory letter stating that it was made for Charles Lanctot, attorney general of Province of Quebec, Canada, hunting partner of prime minister of the time, Alexandre Taschereau and delivered in 1922. Further, present specifications of gun match all orig specifications as outlined. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a well done satin re-black, engraving slightly softened. Action and lockplates retain most of their muted case hardening color, fairly strong on lockplates. Top lever and trigger guard retain over 70% of what appears to be their orig blue, silvered on edges. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, edges slightly rounded, with a few light subsequent scratches. Borders of checkering are cleaned up. Bores are excellent, very slightly frosted. No noticeable dents. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case canvas is lightened, with some stains and scuffs. Leather trim has deteriorated and major pieces are missing at ends. Straps are good. Handle is detached on one end. Interior cloth is discolored, with a number of stains. Labels are fine with some water stains and foxing. Interior partitions are tight. Snap caps show lots of use and loss of plating. A very rare, delightful little gun. 4-51012 MGM60 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3353 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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*28 GAUGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND GRADE 2 HAMMERLESS EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE.