*SUPERB HOLLAND & HOLLAND(A&F)MODEL SIDELOCK SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Revised: 10/10/2008

Lot Added.

*SUPERB HOLLAND & HOLLAND (A&F) MODEL SIDELOCK SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 34709. Cal 12 GA. This superb shotgun was made by Holland & Holland for Abercrombie and Fitch in the 1960’s, and entered as a special model in the A & F records. It’s interesting to note that this model sold at a price equal to or above an H & H Royal model even though it did not have the self opening feature. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 26-1/2″ dove-tailed lump bbls. Marked on concave top rib “Abercrombie & Fitch”. Bbls show Birmingham nitro proofs at .729, 2-3/4″ chambers, and 3-1/4 tons PSI. Also marked w/ SN “34709”. The dbl trigger rose and scroll engraved action is inlaid with the A&F Company logo in gold on the bottom, and has “Holland & Holland” on the lock plates. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on the top tang. The tumbler ends have gold inlaid cocking indicators. Rose and scroll engraved trigger guard has SN “34709” on the grip. The finely figured straight grip buttstock measures 14 1/2″ to a checkered butt, and features a gold oval engraved with “PLJ,” drop points and 22 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders.The Anson splinter forend has SN inside w/ matching wood and checkering. The leather case is “EB” embossed on the outside of the lid and has maroon baize lining with leather Maker’s label, containing Holland and Holland marked oil bottle, snap caps, and cleaning implements. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.033. Drop at heel:2-1/8″ , drop at comb:1-3/8″ . Weight:6lbs 8oz. Included with this lot is an archive letter from Griffin and Howe, describing the gun and its price, as well as a copy of a page from the original A & F inventory records showing it as an A & F model. Hard to improve upon this English classic! CONDITION: Extremely Fine. Bbls retain virtually all of their original English black finish . Bores are bright, shiny. Action is tight and on face, ejectors are in time. Action retains most of its beautiful and vibrant original hardening colors with only a hint of wear at the sharp edges of the action body. Trigger guard retains 85% blue with some thinning at the grip. Screw slots nicely indexed and appear untouched. Buttstock appears as new retaining virtually all of its finish with a few very light handling marks. Case shows some light scuffs on exterior, interior is clean and sound. 4-37283 BDT302 (20,000-30,000)

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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	1324A	$0.00	Revised: 10/10/2008 Lot Added. SUPERB HOLLAND & HOLLAND (A&F) MODEL SIDELOCK SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 34709. Cal 12 GA. This superb shotgun was made by Holland & Holland for Abercrombie and Fitch in the 1960’s, and entered as a special model in the A & F records. It’s interesting to note that this model sold at a price equal to or above an H & H Royal model even though it did not have the self opening feature. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 26-1/2″ dove-tailed lump bbls. Marked on concave top rib “Abercrombie & Fitch”. Bbls show Birmingham nitro proofs at .729, 2-3/4″ chambers, and 3-1/4 tons PSI. Also marked w/ SN “34709”. The dbl trigger rose and scroll engraved action is inlaid with the A&F Company logo in gold on the bottom, and has “Holland & Holland” on the lock plates. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on the top tang. The tumbler ends have gold inlaid cocking indicators. Rose and scroll engraved trigger guard has SN “34709” on the grip. The finely figured straight grip buttstock measures 14 1/2″ to a checkered butt, and features a gold oval engraved with “PLJ,” drop points and 22 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders.The Anson splinter forend has SN inside w/ matching wood and checkering. The leather case is “EB” embossed on the outside of the lid and has maroon baize lining with leather Maker’s label, containing Holland and Holland marked oil bottle, snap caps, and cleaning implements. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.033. Drop at heel:2-1/8″ , drop at comb:1-3/8″ . Weight:6lbs 8oz. Included with this lot is an archive letter from Griffin and Howe, describing the gun and its price, as well as a copy of a page from the original A & F inventory records showing it as an A & F model. Hard to improve upon this English classic! CONDITION: Extremely Fine. Bbls retain virtually all of their original English black finish . Bores are bright, shiny. Action is tight and on face, ejectors are in time. Action retains most of its beautiful and vibrant original hardening colors with only a hint of wear at the sharp edges of the action body. Trigger guard retains 85% blue with some thinning at the grip. Screw slots nicely indexed and appear untouched. Buttstock appears as new retaining virtually all of its finish with a few very light handling marks. Case shows some light scuffs on exterior, interior is clean and sound. 4-37283 BDT302 (20,000-30,000) 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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