*UNUSUAL HOLLAND & HOLLAND (A & F MODEL) SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

*UNUSUAL HOLLAND & HOLLAND (A & F MODEL) SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 34725. Cal. 20ga. This unusual 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 .615, 2-3/4″ chambers, and 3-1/4 tons PSI. Also marked w/ SN “34725”. 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 “34725” on the grip. The nicely marbleized straight grip buttstock measures 15-3/16″ over leather covered pad, and features a gold oval engraved with “ASI,” drop points and 22 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders.The Anson splinter forend has SN inside w/ matching wood and checkering. The Abercrombie and Fitch marked leather case has maroon baize lining, and contains Abercrombie and Fitch marked oil bottle, snap caps, and cleaning implements. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.025. Drop at heel:2-1/8″ , drop at comb:1-1/2″ . Weight:5lbs 11oz. PROVENANCE: Letters 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. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 95% black with a few polish marks in front of forend. Bores are bright, shiny. Action is tight and on face, ejectors are in time. Action retains traces of case color in protected areas. Trigger guard retains 30% blue. Top Lever 90%. Screw slots show some use. Buttstock retains 95% of its finish with a few handling marks and dings, and appears to be a very well made replacement. Case shows some scuffs on exterior, and some interior partitions have been moved about. 4-35129 MGM5 (25,000-35,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1325	$34,500.00	UNUSUAL HOLLAND & HOLLAND (A & F MODEL) SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 34725. Cal. 20ga. This unusual 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 .615, 2-3/4″ chambers, and 3-1/4 tons PSI. Also marked w/ SN “34725”. 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 “34725” on the grip. The nicely marbleized straight grip buttstock measures 15-3/16″ over leather covered pad, and features a gold oval engraved with “ASI,” drop points and 22 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders.The Anson splinter forend has SN inside w/ matching wood and checkering. The Abercrombie and Fitch marked leather case has maroon baize lining, and contains Abercrombie and Fitch marked oil bottle, snap caps, and cleaning implements. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.013, right -.005. Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.025. Drop at heel:2-1/8″ , drop at comb:1-1/2″ . Weight:5lbs 11oz. PROVENANCE: Letters 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. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 95% black with a few polish marks in front of forend. Bores are bright, shiny. Action is tight and on face, ejectors are in time. Action retains traces of case color in protected areas. Trigger guard retains 30% blue. Top Lever 90%. Screw slots show some use. Buttstock retains 95% of its finish with a few handling marks and dings, and appears to be a very well made replacement. Case shows some scuffs on exterior, and some interior partitions have been moved about. 4-35129 MGM5 (25,000-35,000) 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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