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1244
$28,750.00

*HOLLAND AND HOLLAND DOMINION SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 32006. (Ca. 1928) Cal. 500/ 465. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with file cut quarter rib with typical H & H termination, has two leaf folding express sight with leaves marked for 200 and 300 yards. Front sight with silver and flip-up moon bead is longitudinally dovetailed into similarly shaped base. Mid-rib is engraved “.465 Bore.” Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “98 New Bond Street. London.” Bbl flats show London nitro proofs for 75 grains cordite and 480 grain bullet. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Sling loop with large base is soldered to bottom rib. Rounded bar action with top strap extended over comb features non-automatic safety, double triggers (front articulated), bushed strikers, and hidden third fastener. Action has only border engraving. Bottom of action is engraved “.465 Bore Nitro cartridge case 3-1/4″”. “Holland & Holland” is engraved on both lockplates. Border engraved trigger guard has SN on tang, which extends to steel trap grip cap, and contains a spare front sight. Dense, lightly streaked and figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over leather covered pad, and has sling loop and silver oval on toe line which is engraved “W. S. E.” Stock also features Holland style shadow line cheekpiece and checkering at 20 LPI with mullered borders. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 10 lbs. 4 oz, LOP 14-3/16″. Oak and leather case with brass corners has green cloth interior and paper Holland and Holland label. Accessories include pair of snap caps and cleaning brushes. There is a Holland and Holland letterhead with spare front sight attached. Consignor states that this fine working rifle was once owned and used by noted elephant hunter, Tony Sanchez. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most all of a London quality re-black. File cutting on rib and sharp edges are washed. Action retains traces of its case color inside beads. Lockplates have 10-15% faded case color. Wood retains most of an old refinish. Wood is slightly below metal. Checkering is worn, and somewhat dirty. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent. Case has had exterior leather replaced. Interior cloth is faded and stained. Partitions are relatively tight. Label is good, with some stains. A great handling rifle in one of the best calibers of all time. Perfect for your next safari. 4-37627 MGM124 (25,000-35,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009
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