HOLLAND & HOLLAND TIP-DOWN SINGLE SHOT ROOK RIFLE.

HOLLAND & HOLLAND TIP-DOWN SINGLE SHOT ROOK RIFLE. SN 4209. (ca 1877) Cal. 380 Rook. 28″ Tapered octagon bbl is file cut on top flat which is dovetailed through for one standing, two folding leaf express rear, and silver bead front, sights. Unmatted portion of flat is engraved “Holland & Holland 98 New Bond St London.” Bottom of bbl is stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs and H J H logo. Small, side lever, tip-down, boxlock action with centrally hung hammer, is engraved with about 40% coverage medium scroll. Left side has “Holland” in scrolled riband. Dense, lightly figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over steel buttplate. Square checkering is at grip. Small one piece forend has horn tip and fastens to bbl with side nail through oval steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of what appears to be its orig blue. Other metal parts appear to have been re-blued, and are now flaked to an overall smooth gray brown. There are traces of blue on side lever. Stocks retain what appears to be most of their orig finish with numerous marks and dents, both light and deep. Checkering is slightly worn. Bore is lightly pitted, with strong rifling throughout. Action is tight. Lock is crisp. 4-48180 MGM165 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	2232	$2,300.00	HOLLAND & HOLLAND TIP-DOWN SINGLE SHOT ROOK RIFLE. SN 4209. (ca 1877) Cal. 380 Rook. 28″ Tapered octagon bbl is file cut on top flat which is dovetailed through for one standing, two folding leaf express rear, and silver bead front, sights. Unmatted portion of flat is engraved “Holland & Holland 98 New Bond St London.” Bottom of bbl is stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs and H J H logo. Small, side lever, tip-down, boxlock action with centrally hung hammer, is engraved with about 40% coverage medium scroll. Left side has “Holland” in scrolled riband. Dense, lightly figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over steel buttplate. Square checkering is at grip. Small one piece forend has horn tip and fastens to bbl with side nail through oval steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of what appears to be its orig blue. Other metal parts appear to have been re-blued, and are now flaked to an overall smooth gray brown. There are traces of blue on side lever. Stocks retain what appears to be most of their orig finish with numerous marks and dents, both light and deep. Checkering is slightly worn. Bore is lightly pitted, with strong rifling throughout. Action is tight. Lock is crisp. 4-48180 MGM165 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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