HOLLAND & HOLLAND DAMASCUS DBL BBL SHOTGUN.

HOLLAND & HOLLAND DAMASCUS DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10ga. SN 6361. Fine early Holland that has been nitro-proofed for 1-5/8 oz loads. It has 32″ fine Damascus bbls and smooth concave rib with single bead and is marked with makers name and address. The bottom barrel flats are marked with a various early and nitro-proof stamps and also marked “NOT FOR BALL”. The receiver, lockplates, hammers and triggerguard are beautifully engraved with about 75% coverage fine English arabesque patterns with delicate chain borders around the lockplates. It is mounted in very nicely figured English walnut with full checkered semi-schnable tip splinter forearm and straight stock 14-1/4″ over a smooth, steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. The bbls retain 93-95% strong original brown Damascus pattern with scattered spots of light surface rust. The receiver retains 30-40% subtle, muted case colors with the balance turned silver. The lockplates retain 85-90% slightly faded case colors. The wood is sound showing moderate wear and retains a fine hand-polished oil finish with light nicks and scratches and couple of small bruises to the butt. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bores with a very few scattered spots of fine pitting. 4-53711 JR1007 (5,500-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1801	$4,887.00	HOLLAND & HOLLAND DAMASCUS DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10ga. SN 6361. Fine early Holland that has been nitro-proofed for 1-5/8 oz loads. It has 32″ fine Damascus bbls and smooth concave rib with single bead and is marked with makers name and address. The bottom barrel flats are marked with a various early and nitro-proof stamps and also marked “NOT FOR BALL”. The receiver, lockplates, hammers and triggerguard are beautifully engraved with about 75% coverage fine English arabesque patterns with delicate chain borders around the lockplates. It is mounted in very nicely figured English walnut with full checkered semi-schnable tip splinter forearm and straight stock 14-1/4″ over a smooth, steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. The bbls retain 93-95% strong original brown Damascus pattern with scattered spots of light surface rust. The receiver retains 30-40% subtle, muted case colors with the balance turned silver. The lockplates retain 85-90% slightly faded case colors. The wood is sound showing moderate wear and retains a fine hand-polished oil finish with light nicks and scratches and couple of small bruises to the butt. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bores with a very few scattered spots of fine pitting. 4-53711 JR1007 (5,500-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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