*EXPERIENCED AND WITH FEW APOLOGIES, AS FOUND, HOLLAND & HOLLAND NO. 2 GRADE HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 17926. (ca 1905) Cal. 500/ 450 NE. 26″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with Holland style file cut quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and matching front ramp holding ivory bead, are engraved “Holland & Holland 98 New Bond Street. London.” and “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials London” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 70 grains cordite and 480 grain bullet. SNs are on bottom of bbls. Case hardened action is fitted with peninsula hammerless back locks having H&H patent takedown hand detachable pin. Action features long top tang which extends over comb, non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), crossbolt third fastener, disc set strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and locks are scroll border engraved. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Charge” “70 Grains Cordite” “500/450” “Case 3-1/4 Inches”. Blued trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to trap steel grip cap holding spare silver bead front sight with flip-up moon bead, with notation on wrapping paper “For 100 yards +. Hold at 6 o’clock for 50 yards”. Somewhat marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock has classic Holland style point pattern checkering at grip with reverse curve to back line, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and a vacant gold oval and sling eye on bottom. Stock measures 14-5/8″ over “Old English” solid pad over two quarter inch spacers, one of which appears to be the base plate for orig Silver pad which has small widow’s peak. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Cast: Neutral. Weight: 10 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Rifle is accompanied by old reddish brown canvas case lined in green cloth, which has H&H silver embossed black leather label in lid. Rifle fits well. CONDITION: Fine, to very fine, mostly original, as found. Bbls retain 60 – 70% orig blue considerably thinned and silvered on sides and behind front sight from normal hand and carrying wear. Action and locks retain 20 – 30% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, turning to a mottled silver gray on sides and bottom, partially hidden by protective oil or lacquer. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with some oil rubbed in as maintenance over numerous light marks and scratches. Checkering somewhat worn, and has not been re-cut. Newer pad has been in place for many years. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with only a hint of throat erosion, mostly in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Mechanically excellent. Lock internals are bright and shiny. Case is a wreck, label is fine. A great rifle with good dimensions, ideal for an African safari, or even for a professional hunter, in the same caliber as Teddy Roosevelt’s famous Holland. Consignor has taken three cape buffalo with this rifle and won or placed using it at the Vintage Cup, for quite a few years. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53198-1 MGM (18,000-25,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1178

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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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	1178	$0.00	EXPERIENCED AND WITH FEW APOLOGIES, AS FOUND, HOLLAND & HOLLAND NO. 2 GRADE HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 17926. (ca 1905) Cal. 500/ 450 NE. 26″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with Holland style file cut quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and matching front ramp holding ivory bead, are engraved “Holland & Holland 98 New Bond Street. London.” and “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials London” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 70 grains cordite and 480 grain bullet. SNs are on bottom of bbls. Case hardened action is fitted with peninsula hammerless back locks having H&H patent takedown hand detachable pin. Action features long top tang which extends over comb, non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), crossbolt third fastener, disc set strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and locks are scroll border engraved. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Charge” “70 Grains Cordite” “500/450” “Case 3-1/4 Inches”. Blued trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to trap steel grip cap holding spare silver bead front sight with flip-up moon bead, with notation on wrapping paper “For 100 yards +. Hold at 6 o’clock for 50 yards”. Somewhat marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock has classic Holland style point pattern checkering at grip with reverse curve to back line, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and a vacant gold oval and sling eye on bottom. Stock measures 14-5/8″ over “Old English” solid pad over two quarter inch spacers, one of which appears to be the base plate for orig Silver pad which has small widow’s peak. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Cast: Neutral. Weight: 10 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Rifle is accompanied by old reddish brown canvas case lined in green cloth, which has H&H silver embossed black leather label in lid. Rifle fits well. CONDITION: Fine, to very fine, mostly original, as found. Bbls retain 60 – 70% orig blue considerably thinned and silvered on sides and behind front sight from normal hand and carrying wear. Action and locks retain 20 – 30% orig case hardening color, strong where protected, turning to a mottled silver gray on sides and bottom, partially hidden by protective oil or lacquer. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with some oil rubbed in as maintenance over numerous light marks and scratches. Checkering somewhat worn, and has not been re-cut. Newer pad has been in place for many years. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with only a hint of throat erosion, mostly in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Mechanically excellent. Lock internals are bright and shiny. Case is a wreck, label is fine. A great rifle with good dimensions, ideal for an African safari, or even for a professional hunter, in the same caliber as Teddy Roosevelt’s famous Holland. Consignor has taken three cape buffalo with this rifle and won or placed using it at the Vintage Cup, for quite a few years. Special Note:* This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53198-1 MGM (18,000-25,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1178 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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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*EXPERIENCED AND WITH FEW APOLOGIES, AS FOUND, HOLLAND & HOLLAND NO. 2 GRADE HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.