HOLLAND AND HOLLAND HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE.

HOLLAND AND HOLLAND HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 12060. Cal. 45 BPE. Rebounding locks. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls are marked “Holland & Holland. 98 New Bond Street. London.” on the right bbl. and “Winners of all the “Field” Rifle trials. London.” on the left. Full length rib is file cut toward the breech w/ one standing and 3 folding leaf express sight, graduated from 50 – 400 yds. Longitudinally dovetailed bead front sight w/ flip-up night sight. Case hardened action has a Jones under lever, and side clips. Engraved w/ 50% nicely executed English scroll w/ “Charge 4 drms, Case 3-1/4 Ins.” on the left hand side. Peninsula back action locks are engraved “Holland” w/ sliding safeties. Flat faced serpentine hammers terminate in stylized dolphin heads. Trigger guard extends all the way to grip cap, and engraved w/ SN 12060. Top tang is extended into the comb. Well figured and streaked Circassian walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over an oak butt, carved w/ letter “R”, which is installed in place of the rubber of a Silver’s type pad. Stock also features vacant silver oval, steel pistol grip cap, shadow line right handed cheek piece w/ Holland style checkering at 26 LPI w/ mullered borders. Splinter forend has an Anson release w/ checkering to match buttstock. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 8oz. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 60-70% of old re-black w/ areas of pitting toward muzzle. Bores are good, a bit dark in the grooves, heavily frosted toward the breech. Action retains 90% of re-case color over considerable light pitting. Left hand safety is very high quality replacement. Buttstock retains 80 -90% of old re-finish w/ few deep nicks and dings. Checkering has been re-cut. Border of central diamond in forend has been cut quite deep. Action is tight. Right bbl slightly off face. Locks crisp. 4-35622 MGM73 (6,000-8,000)

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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	1291	$5,750.00	HOLLAND AND HOLLAND HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 12060. Cal. 45 BPE. Rebounding locks. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls are marked “Holland & Holland. 98 New Bond Street. London.” on the right bbl. and “Winners of all the “Field” Rifle trials. London.” on the left. Full length rib is file cut toward the breech w/ one standing and 3 folding leaf express sight, graduated from 50 – 400 yds. Longitudinally dovetailed bead front sight w/ flip-up night sight. Case hardened action has a Jones under lever, and side clips. Engraved w/ 50% nicely executed English scroll w/ “Charge 4 drms, Case 3-1/4 Ins.” on the left hand side. Peninsula back action locks are engraved “Holland” w/ sliding safeties. Flat faced serpentine hammers terminate in stylized dolphin heads. Trigger guard extends all the way to grip cap, and engraved w/ SN 12060. Top tang is extended into the comb. Well figured and streaked Circassian walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over an oak butt, carved w/ letter “R”, which is installed in place of the rubber of a Silver’s type pad. Stock also features vacant silver oval, steel pistol grip cap, shadow line right handed cheek piece w/ Holland style checkering at 26 LPI w/ mullered borders. Splinter forend has an Anson release w/ checkering to match buttstock. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 8oz. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 60-70% of old re-black w/ areas of pitting toward muzzle. Bores are good, a bit dark in the grooves, heavily frosted toward the breech. Action retains 90% of re-case color over considerable light pitting. Left hand safety is very high quality replacement. Buttstock retains 80 -90% of old re-finish w/ few deep nicks and dings. Checkering has been re-cut. Border of central diamond in forend has been cut quite deep. Action is tight. Right bbl slightly off face. Locks crisp. 4-35622 MGM73 (6,000-8,000) 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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