3388

$13,800.00

HOLLAND & HOLLAND “SWINBURN’S PATENT” MARTINI ACTION SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLE WITH BAYONET, MOLD AND ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 5131. Cal. 577-450. 28″ Tapered, round bbl with Henry rifling, is fitted with broad, flat, matted rib extending to within 5/8″ of muzzle to allow for installation of bayonet. Lug is mounted on right side of bbl. Rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards, along with folding ladder sight graduated to 1000. Left side of bbl is stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, right side is engraved “Holland & Holland. 98 New Bond St. London.” Blued, modified Martini action with secondary cocking lever on right side, has case hardened primary opening and cocking lever inlet into grip with checkered loop at tail. Left side of action is marked “SWINBURN’S PATENT”. Action is engraved with about 50% coverage of nicely cut small scroll which extends onto trigger guard and both cocking levers. Nicely marbled and well stump figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over what appears to be its orig Silver pad. A sling eye is on toe line matching that on bottom of bbl. Square flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching forend has horn tip, and attaches to bbl with screw through shaped and engraved steel escutcheon. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14″. Military type saw-backed bayonet is marked “P. D. L.” on ricasso of 18″ brightly polished blade. Handle of bayonet is also brightly polished and has checkered gutta percha scales. Leather scabbard has polished steel mouthpiece and tip. High quality bronze mold with pivoting steel sprue plate is marked “GREENFIELD LONDON .450” on one side, and “H. HOLLAND” on the other, and casts a 1-1/4″ long bullet with indented base for paper patch. Original makers oak and leather full length case with brass corners is lined in tan pigskin, with paper H & H New Bond Street label on lid. Case is semi-French fitted for rifle, bayonet and mold, along with compartments, some covered, for many other accessories, which are missing, except for brass cleaning rod with circular ebony knob. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, investment quality. Rifle retains nearly all of its fine original factory finishes on wood and metal. Rust blue of bbl has only some slight silvering around muzzle and sharp edges, and some light flecking. Charcoal blue of action has only a hint of silvering on top tang and high points, with some loss due to flaking, mostly on left side at top of trigger guard. Trigger guard bow has loss due to cleaning, over some light pitting. Screw heads show considerable use. Main cocking lever retains 80 – 90% orig case hardening color. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with numerous light marks and bumps. Pad appears to be original, but possibly original plates were retained and new rubber installed many years ago, as rubber is proud of plates and roughly shaped. Bore is excellent, appears unfired since proof. Action is a bit sluggish from congealed oil. Bayonet is excellent, with bright shiny blade, and only some minor discoloration and freckling, which also appears on grip, scabbard mouthpiece and tip. Mold has toned to a dark bronze color, and is generally excellent. Case leather is darkening and has numerous scrapes and rubs, handle detached. One D-ring is missing. Interior leather is good with numerous rubs and marks, as well as soiling from contact with rifle and accessories. It appears that all compartment covers are present. Paper label is very fine with some rubs and soiling, and it is considerably foxed. A really neat, high condition, rifle. 4-50426 MGM182 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3388

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Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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