*DAINTY HOLLOWAY AND NAUGHTON BOXLOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE.

*DAINTY HOLLOWAY AND NAUGHTON BOXLOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 41676. Cal. 28 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Holloway & Naughton Ltd Makers, Birmingham, London & Paris” on narrow low game rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs and London 1997 re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SN is stamped on splinter. Nicely scaled boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and double triggers. Action is engraved with about 60% coverage well cut English scroll. “Holloway & Naughton Ltd” is on either side. Blued floorplate, top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved,. SN is on trigger guard tang. Nicely marbled and figured flesh-toned Circassian walnut buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over dark brown leather covered pad. Vacant silver oval is on toe line. 20 LPI flat top point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Splinter forend with inset ebony tip has spring detent release. Bore diameter: left -.560, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 4 lbs. 12.5 oz, LOP 14-3/4″. Older leather case with stitched leather trim is newly lined with maroon cloth. Reproduction Holloway & Naughton paper label is in lid. Interior has two covered compartments with brass knobs, and contains 2-pc cocobolo and brass cleaning rod, round oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and key with attached leather label stamped “Michael Messina, Maker, East Meadow, NY”. Case has greenish gray zippered canvas outer cover with brown leather trim. CONDITION: Excellent as completely refurbished. Bbls retain virtually all of a high quality re-blue. Action retains all of a nicely colored re-hardening. Floorplate, trigger guard, and top lever retain nearly all of a correct charcoal blue. Screw slots are good. Stocks show nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish. Checkering is slightly worn, and a bit dirty. Mullering has been freshened. Leather covered pad is new. Bores are very fine, bright and shiny, with right bbl showing some slight frosting. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. Case leather is very fine. Straps and handle are good. Interior, accessories and outer cover are excellent. 4-41885 MGM69 (7,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	1178	$8,625.00	DAINTY HOLLOWAY AND NAUGHTON BOXLOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 41676. Cal. 28 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “Holloway & Naughton Ltd Makers, Birmingham, London & Paris” on narrow low game rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs and London 1997 re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SN is stamped on splinter. Nicely scaled boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and double triggers. Action is engraved with about 60% coverage well cut English scroll. “Holloway & Naughton Ltd” is on either side. Blued floorplate, top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved,. SN is on trigger guard tang. Nicely marbled and figured flesh-toned Circassian walnut buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over dark brown leather covered pad. Vacant silver oval is on toe line. 20 LPI flat top point pattern checkering has mullered borders. Splinter forend with inset ebony tip has spring detent release. Bore diameter: left -.560, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 4 lbs. 12.5 oz, LOP 14-3/4″. Older leather case with stitched leather trim is newly lined with maroon cloth. Reproduction Holloway & Naughton paper label is in lid. Interior has two covered compartments with brass knobs, and contains 2-pc cocobolo and brass cleaning rod, round oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and key with attached leather label stamped “Michael Messina, Maker, East Meadow, NY”. Case has greenish gray zippered canvas outer cover with brown leather trim. CONDITION: Excellent as completely refurbished. Bbls retain virtually all of a high quality re-blue. Action retains all of a nicely colored re-hardening. Floorplate, trigger guard, and top lever retain nearly all of a correct charcoal blue. Screw slots are good. Stocks show nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish. Checkering is slightly worn, and a bit dirty. Mullering has been freshened. Leather covered pad is new. Bores are very fine, bright and shiny, with right bbl showing some slight frosting. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. Case leather is very fine. Straps and handle are good. Interior, accessories and outer cover are excellent. 4-41885 MGM69 (7,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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