HOLLAND AND HOLLAND TOP LEVER HAMMER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

HOLLAND AND HOLLAND TOP LEVER HAMMER GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 11833. Cal. 12ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Top lever. Rebounding locks. 28″ Steel bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland 98. New Bond Street. London.” on low concave game rib. Bbl flats show London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, at 3-1/4 tons, and are stamped “Sleeved.” Bore diameters are proofed at .729. Old proof mark for “R. Choke” (originally a Paradox). Action has 2 under lugs, and is stamped on water table w/ London view proofs, and SN “11833” (ca 1888, and is in series for Paradox guns). Action and lock plates show 40-50% coverage of very nicely executed shaded scroll w/ “Holland & Holland” engraved on lock plates. Rounded serpentine hammers are scroll engraved, and terminate in stylized dolphin heads. Broadly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered horn butt plate, featuring vacant silver oval, and 22 LPI wrap around checkering w/ mullered borders. Splinter forend has an Anson release, and wood and checkering to match buttstock. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.014, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.036. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 10oz. Green canvas CASE w/ leather trim, brass corners, central brass lock, 2 secondary catches in place of straps, has green cloth interior. Leather Holland & Holland label w/ 13 Bruton Street address. Accessories include BGI type cleaning rod, brush, and orig key. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 95% re-black w/ some scuffing in left breech area. Sleeve lines are visible on left bbl, but almost disappear on right. Action and locks show traces of case color in protected areas, but mostly faded to gray brown. Trigger guard and top lever retain virtually all their re-blue. Stocks retain most of their oil refinish, w/ few nicks and dings from handling. Area of bruising at bottom of forend. Area of repair at left tip of forend. Checkering is re-cut, and feels sharp. Action is slightly loose w/ forend off, and off face, but feels tight w/ forend installed. Locks are crisp. CASE is very good, w/ some scuffs and abrasions. Handle is intact, but getting tired. Interior partitions are tight. Cloth and label are good. 4-35722 MGM84 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1187A	$3,450.00	HOLLAND AND HOLLAND TOP LEVER HAMMER GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 11833. Cal. 12ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Top lever. Rebounding locks. 28″ Steel bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland 98. New Bond Street. London.” on low concave game rib. Bbl flats show London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, at 3-1/4 tons, and are stamped “Sleeved.” Bore diameters are proofed at .729. Old proof mark for “R. Choke” (originally a Paradox). Action has 2 under lugs, and is stamped on water table w/ London view proofs, and SN “11833” (ca 1888, and is in series for Paradox guns). Action and lock plates show 40-50% coverage of very nicely executed shaded scroll w/ “Holland & Holland” engraved on lock plates. Rounded serpentine hammers are scroll engraved, and terminate in stylized dolphin heads. Broadly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered horn butt plate, featuring vacant silver oval, and 22 LPI wrap around checkering w/ mullered borders. Splinter forend has an Anson release, and wood and checkering to match buttstock. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.014, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.036. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 10oz. Green canvas CASE w/ leather trim, brass corners, central brass lock, 2 secondary catches in place of straps, has green cloth interior. Leather Holland & Holland label w/ 13 Bruton Street address. Accessories include BGI type cleaning rod, brush, and orig key. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 95% re-black w/ some scuffing in left breech area. Sleeve lines are visible on left bbl, but almost disappear on right. Action and locks show traces of case color in protected areas, but mostly faded to gray brown. Trigger guard and top lever retain virtually all their re-blue. Stocks retain most of their oil refinish, w/ few nicks and dings from handling. Area of bruising at bottom of forend. Area of repair at left tip of forend. Checkering is re-cut, and feels sharp. Action is slightly loose w/ forend off, and off face, but feels tight w/ forend installed. Locks are crisp. CASE is very good, w/ some scuffs and abrasions. Handle is intact, but getting tired. Interior partitions are tight. Cloth and label are good. 4-35722 MGM84 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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