*HOLLAND & HOLLAND BEST BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE.

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND BEST BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 35302. (ca 1955) Cal. .465 H & H. 23-1/2″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “13, Bruton Street, London.” on tops. One standing, one folding leaf express rear sight is dovetailed through file cut quarter rib with large square shouldered dolls head extension. There is a matted triangular transition to mid rib, which is engraved “.465 ” EXPRESS”. Matching front ramp is fitted with longitudinally dovetailed gold bead with flip-up ivory night bead. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib which is engraved “Made in England”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 465. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, loop with “A. Smith” (bbl maker). Robust, case hardened, boxlock action features nicely filed fences, bushed strikers, non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), double triggers, and large sliding bite third fastener. Action is engraved with well cut, large, shaded, open scroll. “Holland & Holland” is on each side. Blued floorplate, top lever, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on guard tang, which extends to case hardened steel trap grip cap, having a spare gold bead front sight in trap. Nicely streaked, dark European walnut full pistol grip buttstock features classic H & H style point pattern checkering, drop points, sling loop and silver oval on toe line engraved “J. J. P.” Stock measures 14-3/4″ over brown leather covered pad. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson push button release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 10 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig satin blue, with a few minor marks. Action retains 90 – 95% orig case hardening color, silvering at edges of bottom, and on fences. Thumbpiece is slightly silvered. Forend iron, floorplate, and trigger guard retain nearly all their orig blue. Stocks retain nearly all their orig rubbed oil finish, butt possibly over stained when pad fitted. Checkering is very slightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with no evidence of erosion. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. This nicely balanced, short barreled, dangerous game rifle has seen little use and no abuse. Perfect for your next safari. 4-46758 MGM200 (27,500-37,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2340	$43,125.00	HOLLAND & HOLLAND BEST BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 35302. (ca 1955) Cal. .465 H & H. 23-1/2″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “13, Bruton Street, London.” on tops. One standing, one folding leaf express rear sight is dovetailed through file cut quarter rib with large square shouldered dolls head extension. There is a matted triangular transition to mid rib, which is engraved “.465 ” EXPRESS”. Matching front ramp is fitted with longitudinally dovetailed gold bead with flip-up ivory night bead. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib which is engraved “Made in England”. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 465. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, loop with “A. Smith” (bbl maker). Robust, case hardened, boxlock action features nicely filed fences, bushed strikers, non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), double triggers, and large sliding bite third fastener. Action is engraved with well cut, large, shaded, open scroll. “Holland & Holland” is on each side. Blued floorplate, top lever, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on guard tang, which extends to case hardened steel trap grip cap, having a spare gold bead front sight in trap. Nicely streaked, dark European walnut full pistol grip buttstock features classic H & H style point pattern checkering, drop points, sling loop and silver oval on toe line engraved “J. J. P.” Stock measures 14-3/4″ over brown leather covered pad. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson push button release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 10 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig satin blue, with a few minor marks. Action retains 90 – 95% orig case hardening color, silvering at edges of bottom, and on fences. Thumbpiece is slightly silvered. Forend iron, floorplate, and trigger guard retain nearly all their orig blue. Stocks retain nearly all their orig rubbed oil finish, butt possibly over stained when pad fitted. Checkering is very slightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with no evidence of erosion. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. This nicely balanced, short barreled, dangerous game rifle has seen little use and no abuse. Perfect for your next safari. 4-46758 MGM200 (27,500-37,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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