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*HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 23179. (Ca. 1903) Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed barrels with low concave game rib are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “98, New Bond Street, London,” on tops. Bbl flats show Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottom of right bbl is stamped “Made in England”. Number “7085” is on splinter. Sidelock action with automatic safety (“Safe” inlaid in gold) features Holland’s patent single trigger, and rounded action bar. Action is fully engraved with classic Holland Royal open shaded scroll and acanthus, with “Holland & Holland” in stylized riband on lockplates. Bottom of action is engraved “Royal Hammerless Ejector”. Trigger plate is engraved “Patent Single Trigger”. Rounded portion of action bar fillet has relief scroll. Top lever is engraved “Patent Ejector” with no. “2” inlaid in gold. Very nicely marbled and slightly figured European walnut buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over 1″ wood extension, with ribbed horn buttplate. Extension has been professionally fitted to original length stock, including widow’s peak. Stock has gold oval on toe line with engraved monogram (JSW?). Stock features drop points, diamond grip, and 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-9/16″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most all of London quality black. Side of right bbl has numerous pits which were not struck out. Action is coin finished. Stocks retain most of an old rubbed oil finish with numerous nicks and dings from handling and use. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. 4-38489 MGM149 (15,000-20,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009
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