*FINE HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

*FINE HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 28431. (ca. 1913) Cal. .375 H & H Flanged Mag. Originally built as .375 flanged magnum, factory records indicate that this rifle was re-barreled in its orig caliber in 1934. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with file cut quarter rib are mounted with one standing, one folding leaf rear express sight, dovetailed through forward portion of quarter rib. An unusual small thin flip-up “ghost ring” peep sight is at extreme rear of rib. Quarter rib transition and front sight base are nicely filed in standard Holland Royal fashion. Front sight with flip-up porcelain moon bead is longitudinally dovetailed into front base. Center of broad top rib is engraved “.375 Magnum Rim – Cartridge.” Tops of bbls are engraved with “Holland & Holland” and “98 New Bond Street, London” on either side of quarter rib. Bbl flats are stamped with post 1925 London proofs for 54 grains of cordite, and 300 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Rounded bar case hardened action features long top strap which extends over comb, automatic safety (SAFE in gold), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, and checkered front trigger. Standard Royal rifle back action locks are by Joseph Brazier, and interior of locks are stamped with SN, 6810, and “REG.NO. 5S2130”. Locks detach with typical Holland takedown pin, engraved “Holland’s Patent”. Action and lockplates are engraved with unusual bold open shaded scroll of typical Holland quality, showing some strapwork highlights. “Holland & Holland” is in swags on each lockplate. Fences have semi-relief acanthus and strapwork. Bottom of action is also engraved “Royal Hammerless Ejector”. Scroll engraved steel trigger guard extends to steel trap grip cap with SN on grip. Nicely marbled, and slightly figured European walnut long pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over red Silvers type pad. Flawlessly sculpted Holland style shadow line cheekpiece is on left side of buttstock, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Holland signature 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders is at grip and on forend. Splinter ejector forend has Anson release. SN and “Steel” are stamped on iron. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 10 lbs. LOP 14-3/4″. Leather case marked “.30” on lid is lined with maroon cloth, with makers gold embossed black leather label. Case contains pair of snap caps (one marked “Holland’s .375 Magnum” and the other unmarked), fine quality 2-pc plated brass cleaning rod with horn handle, black leather wallet containing pull through, Holland marked can of “never-rust” oil, some patches, cleaning brushes, and a carrying sling. PROVENANCE: Copies of factory records with notations relating to the regulation of the original and 1934 replacement barrels. CONDITION: Fine, as factory refurbished. Bbls retain virtually all of a high quality lustrous blue, showing some minor spotting. Action and lockplates are pleasing gray patina with some very light pinpricks, mostly on fences. Buttstock retains most of an old rubbed oil finish, edges remain sharp. Cheekpiece was added undoubtedly by factory when re-barreled. Forend wood appears to be refinished, probably done along with bbls. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, w/ some very light frosting in grooves toward muzzle of right bbl. Action is tight, bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is fine, with some minor scuffs, stitching in corners is letting go. Straps and handles are good. Interior cloth is very fine, as is label. Partitions are tight. Accessories are good. A very fine rifle with some very unusual features, and undoubtedly a fine shooter in a highly regarded caliber. 4-42163 MGM5 (37,500-47,500)

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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	1434	$43,125.00	FINE HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 28431. (ca. 1913) Cal. .375 H & H Flanged Mag. Originally built as .375 flanged magnum, factory records indicate that this rifle was re-barreled in its orig caliber in 1934. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with file cut quarter rib are mounted with one standing, one folding leaf rear express sight, dovetailed through forward portion of quarter rib. An unusual small thin flip-up “ghost ring” peep sight is at extreme rear of rib. Quarter rib transition and front sight base are nicely filed in standard Holland Royal fashion. Front sight with flip-up porcelain moon bead is longitudinally dovetailed into front base. Center of broad top rib is engraved “.375 Magnum Rim – Cartridge.” Tops of bbls are engraved with “Holland & Holland” and “98 New Bond Street, London” on either side of quarter rib. Bbl flats are stamped with post 1925 London proofs for 54 grains of cordite, and 300 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. Rounded bar case hardened action features long top strap which extends over comb, automatic safety (SAFE in gold), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, and checkered front trigger. Standard Royal rifle back action locks are by Joseph Brazier, and interior of locks are stamped with SN, 6810, and “REG.NO. 5S2130”. Locks detach with typical Holland takedown pin, engraved “Holland’s Patent”. Action and lockplates are engraved with unusual bold open shaded scroll of typical Holland quality, showing some strapwork highlights. “Holland & Holland” is in swags on each lockplate. Fences have semi-relief acanthus and strapwork. Bottom of action is also engraved “Royal Hammerless Ejector”. Scroll engraved steel trigger guard extends to steel trap grip cap with SN on grip. Nicely marbled, and slightly figured European walnut long pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over red Silvers type pad. Flawlessly sculpted Holland style shadow line cheekpiece is on left side of buttstock, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Holland signature 22 LPI checkering with mullered borders is at grip and on forend. Splinter ejector forend has Anson release. SN and “Steel” are stamped on iron. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 10 lbs. LOP 14-3/4″. Leather case marked “.30” on lid is lined with maroon cloth, with makers gold embossed black leather label. Case contains pair of snap caps (one marked “Holland’s .375 Magnum” and the other unmarked), fine quality 2-pc plated brass cleaning rod with horn handle, black leather wallet containing pull through, Holland marked can of “never-rust” oil, some patches, cleaning brushes, and a carrying sling. PROVENANCE: Copies of factory records with notations relating to the regulation of the original and 1934 replacement barrels. CONDITION: Fine, as factory refurbished. Bbls retain virtually all of a high quality lustrous blue, showing some minor spotting. Action and lockplates are pleasing gray patina with some very light pinpricks, mostly on fences. Buttstock retains most of an old rubbed oil finish, edges remain sharp. Cheekpiece was added undoubtedly by factory when re-barreled. Forend wood appears to be refinished, probably done along with bbls. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, w/ some very light frosting in grooves toward muzzle of right bbl. Action is tight, bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is fine, with some minor scuffs, stitching in corners is letting go. Straps and handles are good. Interior cloth is very fine, as is label. Partitions are tight. Accessories are good. A very fine rifle with some very unusual features, and undoubtedly a fine shooter in a highly regarded caliber. 4-42163 MGM5 (37,500-47,500) 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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