HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 14766. (ca 1893) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Number “2” of a pair, number “2” is inlaid in gold at rear of top rib and on top lever, and engraved on forend iron. 27″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved with Holland 98 New Bond Street address on top rib. Bbl flats show a variety of London and Birmingham proofs, the latest being Birmingham proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and are also stamped “Sleeved”. Full sidelock Royal action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE relief engraved in gold), pivoting third bolt, Webley patent gas checks, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut rose and bouquet scroll, as done before standard Royal scrolled acanthus became house style. “Holland & Holland” is at the bottom of each lockplate, and “Royal Ejector Patent No. 16691” is on bottom of action. Top lever is engraved “Patent Ejector”. Ejectors in this gun appear to be the seldom found H. Holland and J. Robertson patent of 1887, and not the later, and standard, “AB” ejector. Beautifully marbled and stump figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/16″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold oval on toe line engraved with interesting crest of royal crown surrounded by sprigs of oak leaves and laurel. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.721, right -.722. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 15-1/16″. PROVENANCE: Letter from H & H stating gun was finished December 1892 and was fitted with 30″ steel bbls. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished. Invisible sleeving job on bbls is exceptionally well done with well struck transition of mono-block to new tubes, and is almost unnoticeable. Gun handles and balances well. Bbls retain virtually all of their blue. Action retains traces of orig color in protected areas with a considerable amount under top lever. Lockplates retain some of their color, which has faded to a pleasing mottled silver-gray. Trigger guard, top lever, and forend iron have been re-blued, and retain most of that blue, silvered on high points, thumbpiece, and at grip. Stocks retain most of a well done oil finish, with a few handling marks, checkering is re-cut, and slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Left ejector does not always trip. 4-38876 MGM69 (7,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	1346	$8,050.00	HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 14766. (ca 1893) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Number “2” of a pair, number “2” is inlaid in gold at rear of top rib and on top lever, and engraved on forend iron. 27″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved with Holland 98 New Bond Street address on top rib. Bbl flats show a variety of London and Birmingham proofs, the latest being Birmingham proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and are also stamped “Sleeved”. Full sidelock Royal action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE relief engraved in gold), pivoting third bolt, Webley patent gas checks, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut rose and bouquet scroll, as done before standard Royal scrolled acanthus became house style. “Holland & Holland” is at the bottom of each lockplate, and “Royal Ejector Patent No. 16691” is on bottom of action. Top lever is engraved “Patent Ejector”. Ejectors in this gun appear to be the seldom found H. Holland and J. Robertson patent of 1887, and not the later, and standard, “AB” ejector. Beautifully marbled and stump figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/16″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold oval on toe line engraved with interesting crest of royal crown surrounded by sprigs of oak leaves and laurel. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.721, right -.722. Bore restrictions: left -.012, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 15-1/16″. PROVENANCE: Letter from H & H stating gun was finished December 1892 and was fitted with 30″ steel bbls. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished. Invisible sleeving job on bbls is exceptionally well done with well struck transition of mono-block to new tubes, and is almost unnoticeable. Gun handles and balances well. Bbls retain virtually all of their blue. Action retains traces of orig color in protected areas with a considerable amount under top lever. Lockplates retain some of their color, which has faded to a pleasing mottled silver-gray. Trigger guard, top lever, and forend iron have been re-blued, and retain most of that blue, silvered on high points, thumbpiece, and at grip. Stocks retain most of a well done oil finish, with a few handling marks, checkering is re-cut, and slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Left ejector does not always trip. 4-38876 MGM69 (7,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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