HOLLAND AND HOLLAND BEST LIGHTWEIGHT TOP LEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE.

HOLLAND AND HOLLAND BEST LIGHTWEIGHT TOP LEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 11119. Cal. 450-400 2-3/8 BPE. 26″ Laminated steel bbls with full length rib are mounted with one standing, 2 folding express rear sight, and raised silver bead front longitudinally dovetailed into raised portion in front of rib. Area of rib behind rear sight is file cut. Tops of bbls are engraved with H & H New Bond Street address and “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials. London. 1883.” Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs. Heavy splinter with integral loop is stamped with SN. Rounded bar top lever action has beautifully filed fences and side clips. Action top strap extends well into comb in typical Holland Best fashion. Back action peninsula locks have flat-faced short serpentine hammers with stylized dolphin’s heads and high checkered spurs. Blued steel trigger guard extends to steel grip cap. Action, locks, and trigger guard are engraved with very nicely cut and intricately detailed medium scroll with tendril extensions highlighted with rose bouquets. Each lockplate is engraved “Holland & Holland”. Dark, marbled and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver type pad, and features classic Holland shadow line cheekpiece and flat top point pattern checkering. Silver oval on toe line is engraved with “AM” monogram, surmounted by Baronet’s crown. Stock is of uniquely Holland & Holland comb-less style. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-11/16″, drop at comb: Approx 2-1/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 15″. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain 90% orig finish showing unusual laminated steel pattern. Action and locks retain 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, quite strong in protected areas, under remnants of old lacquer, and could use a good cleaning and re-lacquer. Trigger guard retains 20 – 30% of its orig blue, Top lever retains almost all of its orig blue, silvering slightly on thumbpiece. Stocks retain nearly all their orig oil finish with some oil rubbed in over the years, and show a number of small marks and dents. Checkering shows some wear, compressions and abrasions. Brilliant bores are nearly flawless. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. A finely balanced and great handling rifle. 4-38729 MGM137 (7,500-10,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1217	$10,350.00	HOLLAND AND HOLLAND BEST LIGHTWEIGHT TOP LEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 11119. Cal. 450-400 2-3/8 BPE. 26″ Laminated steel bbls with full length rib are mounted with one standing, 2 folding express rear sight, and raised silver bead front longitudinally dovetailed into raised portion in front of rib. Area of rib behind rear sight is file cut. Tops of bbls are engraved with H & H New Bond Street address and “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials. London. 1883.” Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs. Heavy splinter with integral loop is stamped with SN. Rounded bar top lever action has beautifully filed fences and side clips. Action top strap extends well into comb in typical Holland Best fashion. Back action peninsula locks have flat-faced short serpentine hammers with stylized dolphin’s heads and high checkered spurs. Blued steel trigger guard extends to steel grip cap. Action, locks, and trigger guard are engraved with very nicely cut and intricately detailed medium scroll with tendril extensions highlighted with rose bouquets. Each lockplate is engraved “Holland & Holland”. Dark, marbled and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver type pad, and features classic Holland shadow line cheekpiece and flat top point pattern checkering. Silver oval on toe line is engraved with “AM” monogram, surmounted by Baronet’s crown. Stock is of uniquely Holland & Holland comb-less style. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-11/16″, drop at comb: Approx 2-1/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 15″. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain 90% orig finish showing unusual laminated steel pattern. Action and locks retain 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, quite strong in protected areas, under remnants of old lacquer, and could use a good cleaning and re-lacquer. Trigger guard retains 20 – 30% of its orig blue, Top lever retains almost all of its orig blue, silvering slightly on thumbpiece. Stocks retain nearly all their orig oil finish with some oil rubbed in over the years, and show a number of small marks and dents. Checkering shows some wear, compressions and abrasions. Brilliant bores are nearly flawless. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. A finely balanced and great handling rifle. 4-38729 MGM137 (7,500-10,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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