*SUPERB CELTIC ENGRAVED HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE GAME GUN WITH CASE.

*SUPERB CELTIC ENGRAVED HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 41236. (1994) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with low, concave game rib, are engraved “Holland & Holland” “33, Bruton Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats show 1994 London nitro proofs for 70mm chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Holland’s patent self-opening spring mechanism is installed. Royal sidelock action has nicely filed fillets and beads, and features automatic safety (“SAFE” is inlaid in gold), double triggers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and Holland’s detachable lock lever. Action has nearly full coverage of meticulously executed semi-relief shaded Celtic engraving with a Capercaillie, standing on hilltop, thistles in foreground, engraved in Bulino style on bottom of action. Fences have beautiful high relief carving of more Celtic knotting with thistle accent. Celtic scroll theme continues on top lever and action tang. Lockplates have “Holland & Holland” in ribands on each side, and also have Celtic engraving at front and back, with Bulino vignettes of pair of courting black grouse on right lock plate, and a group of 4 red grouse in heather, with mountains in background, on left. The noted Scottish artist responsible for this finely integrated highland theme is John G. Salt whose signature “J.G. Salt” appears at bottom rear of both lockplates. Single beaded trigger guard continues Celtic knot work on bow, and tang, with SN at grip. Honey colored, finely marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-5/16″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features diamond grip drop points and 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders. There is a gold oval on toe line, engraved “F.J.R.” and “II”. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. .6 oz, LOP 15-5/16″. Leather makers case has stitched leather corners. Interior is lined in dark green cloth with green Holland & Holland leather label. Accessories include metal striker bottle with spare striker, the straps, Holland & Holland marked 2-pc ebony cleaning rod, round oil bottle, snap caps, box of cleaning patches, Nevarust oil, and bench cloth. Key is present. PROVENANCE: Copies of H & H letter with “weapon history,” giving particulars of this gun; email from H & H stating that this fine and unique shotgun was specially made for the NY store opening, and was sold at that time. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all of their original black with a few light marks. Action and lockplates retain all of their coin finish. Stocks retain virtually all of their original finish with a few light marks from handling and use. Butt shows two compressions, one fairly light at heel, and one rather deep at toe. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent, with no visible imperfections. Case is excellent, leather shows some marks and scuffs, and is slightly discolored with whitish haze. Interior cloth, label, and accessories are excellent to near new. 4-37625 MGM153 (85,000-125,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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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	1185	$0.00	SUPERB CELTIC ENGRAVED HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 41236. (1994) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with low, concave game rib, are engraved “Holland & Holland” “33, Bruton Street, London.” on tops. Bbl flats show 1994 London nitro proofs for 70mm chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Holland’s patent self-opening spring mechanism is installed. Royal sidelock action has nicely filed fillets and beads, and features automatic safety (“SAFE” is inlaid in gold), double triggers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and Holland’s detachable lock lever. Action has nearly full coverage of meticulously executed semi-relief shaded Celtic engraving with a Capercaillie, standing on hilltop, thistles in foreground, engraved in Bulino style on bottom of action. Fences have beautiful high relief carving of more Celtic knotting with thistle accent. Celtic scroll theme continues on top lever and action tang. Lockplates have “Holland & Holland” in ribands on each side, and also have Celtic engraving at front and back, with Bulino vignettes of pair of courting black grouse on right lock plate, and a group of 4 red grouse in heather, with mountains in background, on left. The noted Scottish artist responsible for this finely integrated highland theme is John G. Salt whose signature “J.G. Salt” appears at bottom rear of both lockplates. Single beaded trigger guard continues Celtic knot work on bow, and tang, with SN at grip. Honey colored, finely marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-5/16″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features diamond grip drop points and 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders. There is a gold oval on toe line, engraved “F.J.R.” and “II”. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.007. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. .6 oz, LOP 15-5/16″. Leather makers case has stitched leather corners. Interior is lined in dark green cloth with green Holland & Holland leather label. Accessories include metal striker bottle with spare striker, the straps, Holland & Holland marked 2-pc ebony cleaning rod, round oil bottle, snap caps, box of cleaning patches, Nevarust oil, and bench cloth. Key is present. PROVENANCE: Copies of H & H letter with “weapon history,” giving particulars of this gun; email from H & H stating that this fine and unique shotgun was specially made for the NY store opening, and was sold at that time. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain virtually all of their original black with a few light marks. Action and lockplates retain all of their coin finish. Stocks retain virtually all of their original finish with a few light marks from handling and use. Butt shows two compressions, one fairly light at heel, and one rather deep at toe. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent, with no visible imperfections. Case is excellent, leather shows some marks and scuffs, and is slightly discolored with whitish haze. Interior cloth, label, and accessories are excellent to near new. 4-37625 MGM153 (85,000-125,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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