*LIGHTLY USED PAIR OF CLASSICALLY INSPIRED EXTRA FINISH HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” HAMMERLESS LIGHT GAME SHOTGUNS WITH KELL STYLE ENGRAVING, INCLUDING CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 40000/ 40537 (40000A). (1975/80) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow, swamped game ribs are engraved “Holland & Holland” “13 Bruton Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats of gun 40000 are stamped with 1975 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bbls are fitted with H&H self-opening assist springs and bottom of left bbl is engraved “L. C. Theocharides 1976”. Gun 40537 was made in 1980 to pair with 40000, and is a near perfect match in all respects, except bottoms of bbls do not have owners name. Coin finished “Royal” actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, dbl triggers, and H&H hand detachable locks (no 40000 by Brazier and 40537 by York & Wallum, with engraved bridles). Actions are engraved with near full coverage deeply cut but not quite semi-relief, open shaded acanthus scroll within some acanthus borders. This attractive scroll surrounds Kell inspired vignettes of trio of pheasant in open woodlands on bottom of action; a cock and hen are on ground with another cock pheasant taking flight. Lockplates have matching scroll at front with more pheasant scenes at rear with trio of cocks feeding on left side, and a cock and two hens taking flight on right. “Holland & Holland” “London England” are in ovals on each side of action. Fences are deeply carved with trefoil acanthus. A portrait of a pointer is on each top lever, and a quail looking over its shoulder, is on each single beaded trigger guard bow. Although done approx 5 years apart, this well done engraving matches almost exactly, and is most likely by the same hand (no signature found). Stylistically matching SNs (40000 and 40000A) are gold inlaid on trigger guard tangs with the exception of the “A” which is simply engraved. Gun 40000 has superbly figured and wonderfully marbled European walnut. Gun 40537 matches well as to figure, but appears to be of American walnut, and does not have marbling. Both straight grip stocks measure 15-1/4″ over brown leather covered pads, and display classic Holland styling with drop points, diamond hands, and point pattern checkering. Gold ovals on toe lines are engraved with distinctive monograms “AEB III”. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun 40000: Bore diameter: left -.728, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .011 (lt mod), right – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast about 1/4″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. Gun 40537: Bore diameter: left -.725, right – .726. Bore restrictions: left – .017 (mod), right – .009 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .024. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast about 1/4″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. Makers two gun oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion engraved with “AEB III” monogram, has canvas and leather outer cover. Case is lined in green cloth and has black leather gold embossed H&H label in lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod, with mop, brush and jag in leather wallet, Holland marked snap caps and square oil bottle, as well as plated striker bottles marked “1” and “2”, with “1” containing spare strikers. CONDITION: Excellent, with only a few light handling marks in all orig finishes. Coin finish of actions and locks show some minor areas of darkening. Lock internals of 40537 show some rusting, and are somewhat pitted, mostly left lock. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case leather is excellent with a few minor marks, as protected by its outer cover, which shows some scuffs, and does not fit case well. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth is fine, with some light marks. Partitions have been removed from action area for both guns. 51848-2 MGM (50,000-75,000) – Lot 1591

Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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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	1591	$0.00	LIGHTLY USED PAIR OF CLASSICALLY INSPIRED EXTRA FINISH HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” HAMMERLESS LIGHT GAME SHOTGUNS WITH KELL STYLE ENGRAVING, INCLUDING CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 40000/ 40537 (40000A). (1975/80) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow, swamped game ribs are engraved “Holland & Holland” “13 Bruton Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats of gun 40000 are stamped with 1975 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bbls are fitted with H&H self-opening assist springs and bottom of left bbl is engraved “L. C. Theocharides 1976”. Gun 40537 was made in 1980 to pair with 40000, and is a near perfect match in all respects, except bottoms of bbls do not have owners name. Coin finished “Royal” actions feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, dbl triggers, and H&H hand detachable locks (no 40000 by Brazier and 40537 by York & Wallum, with engraved bridles). Actions are engraved with near full coverage deeply cut but not quite semi-relief, open shaded acanthus scroll within some acanthus borders. This attractive scroll surrounds Kell inspired vignettes of trio of pheasant in open woodlands on bottom of action; a cock and hen are on ground with another cock pheasant taking flight. Lockplates have matching scroll at front with more pheasant scenes at rear with trio of cocks feeding on left side, and a cock and two hens taking flight on right. “Holland & Holland” “London England” are in ovals on each side of action. Fences are deeply carved with trefoil acanthus. A portrait of a pointer is on each top lever, and a quail looking over its shoulder, is on each single beaded trigger guard bow. Although done approx 5 years apart, this well done engraving matches almost exactly, and is most likely by the same hand (no signature found). Stylistically matching SNs (40000 and 40000A) are gold inlaid on trigger guard tangs with the exception of the “A” which is simply engraved. Gun 40000 has superbly figured and wonderfully marbled European walnut. Gun 40537 matches well as to figure, but appears to be of American walnut, and does not have marbling. Both straight grip stocks measure 15-1/4″ over brown leather covered pads, and display classic Holland styling with drop points, diamond hands, and point pattern checkering. Gold ovals on toe lines are engraved with distinctive monograms “AEB III”. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun 40000: Bore diameter: left -.728, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .011 (lt mod), right – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast about 1/4″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. Gun 40537: Bore diameter: left -.725, right – .726. Bore restrictions: left – .017 (mod), right – .009 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .024. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast about 1/4″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. Makers two gun oak and leather case with brass corners and central medallion engraved with “AEB III” monogram, has canvas and leather outer cover. Case is lined in green cloth and has black leather gold embossed H&H label in lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod, with mop, brush and jag in leather wallet, Holland marked snap caps and square oil bottle, as well as plated striker bottles marked “1” and “2”, with “1” containing spare strikers. CONDITION: Excellent, with only a few light handling marks in all orig finishes. Coin finish of actions and locks show some minor areas of darkening. Lock internals of 40537 show some rusting, and are somewhat pitted, mostly left lock. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case leather is excellent with a few minor marks, as protected by its outer cover, which shows some scuffs, and does not fit case well. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth is fine, with some light marks. Partitions have been removed from action area for both guns. 51848-2 MGM (50,000-75,000) – Lot 1591 Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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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*LIGHTLY USED PAIR OF CLASSICALLY INSPIRED EXTRA FINISH HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” HAMMERLESS LIGHT GAME SHOTGUNS WITH KELL STYLE ENGRAVING, INCLUDING CASE AND ACCESSORIES.