HOLLAND AND HOLLAND REBOUNDING HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE.

HOLLAND AND HOLLAND REBOUNDING HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 14834. Cal. 500 3″ BPE. 26″ Steel dovetailed bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland. 98 New Bond Street, London.” on right, and “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials. London.” on the left. Full length rib is file cut at front and rear, w/ one standing, 2 folding express sight, and orig silver bead longitudinally dovetailed front sight w/ flip-up night bead. Bbl flats have London black powder proofs for “500 EX.” SN “14834” (ca 1888) is stamped on splinter. Action is engraved w/ 40% very well executed shaded scroll, and is engraved “Charge 5 drams. Case 3-1/4” on left side; and has Jones under lever. Back action peninsula locks have matching scroll and are engraved “Holland & Holland.” Serpentine hammers are scroll engraved terminating in stylized dolphin heads. Case hardened trigger guard has scroll engraving w/ SN at grip. Top tang is extended over comb. Broadly streaked European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over fairly new leather covered pad, features a horn grip cap, sling eye, beaded right hand cheek piece, 26 LPI checkering w/ single and double line borders, and silver oval engraved “F.W.Heath” and “R.A.” Lever release forend has wood and checkering to match buttstock. Drop at Heel: approx 2-3/4″. Drop at Comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 9 lbs 7oz. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 70-80% orig blue/ brown, thinning around forend. Action retains 30-40% orig case color, fading to silver. Left lock plate is mostly silver w/ 20-30% case color under hammer. Right lock plate has 80% case color thinning to rear. Trigger guard has 20-30% case color. Stocks show most of an old refinish, and show evidence of having been glass-bedded. Checkering appears original w/ some wear. Six groove rifling is very strong, bores are shiny, some very light pitting toward breeches. Screw slots are good, but show some use. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. 4-35629 MGM77 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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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	1287	$9,200.00	HOLLAND AND HOLLAND REBOUNDING HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 14834. Cal. 500 3″ BPE. 26″ Steel dovetailed bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland. 98 New Bond Street, London.” on right, and “Winners of All the “Field” Rifle Trials. London.” on the left. Full length rib is file cut at front and rear, w/ one standing, 2 folding express sight, and orig silver bead longitudinally dovetailed front sight w/ flip-up night bead. Bbl flats have London black powder proofs for “500 EX.” SN “14834” (ca 1888) is stamped on splinter. Action is engraved w/ 40% very well executed shaded scroll, and is engraved “Charge 5 drams. Case 3-1/4” on left side; and has Jones under lever. Back action peninsula locks have matching scroll and are engraved “Holland & Holland.” Serpentine hammers are scroll engraved terminating in stylized dolphin heads. Case hardened trigger guard has scroll engraving w/ SN at grip. Top tang is extended over comb. Broadly streaked European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over fairly new leather covered pad, features a horn grip cap, sling eye, beaded right hand cheek piece, 26 LPI checkering w/ single and double line borders, and silver oval engraved “F.W.Heath” and “R.A.” Lever release forend has wood and checkering to match buttstock. Drop at Heel: approx 2-3/4″. Drop at Comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 9 lbs 7oz. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 70-80% orig blue/ brown, thinning around forend. Action retains 30-40% orig case color, fading to silver. Left lock plate is mostly silver w/ 20-30% case color under hammer. Right lock plate has 80% case color thinning to rear. Trigger guard has 20-30% case color. Stocks show most of an old refinish, and show evidence of having been glass-bedded. Checkering appears original w/ some wear. Six groove rifling is very strong, bores are shiny, some very light pitting toward breeches. Screw slots are good, but show some use. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. 4-35629 MGM77 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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