*A. HOLLIS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE.

*A. HOLLIS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 15127. (ca 1930 ?) Cal. .470 NE. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with file cut quarter rib, fitted with one standing, two folding and flip-up ladder sight regulated out to 1000 yards, are engraved “A Hollis & Son London.” and “Rifle Makers to H. R. H. Duke of Connaught” on tops. Silver bead front sight with flip-up white porcelain moon bead, is longitudinally dovetailed into stippled front ramp. Sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for .470 express. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Gussstahl Krupp Essen”, and with SNs. Actual manufacturers number 1524 is on bottom rib. Rear portion of bbl has large dolls head extension, as is typically found on double rifles retailed by Jeffery, and made by Leonard. Robust, case hardened boxlock action with single scallop back, is fitted with automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and, what appears to be, Deeley ejectors. Action is engraved with about 50% coverage medium scroll. “A. Hollis & Son” is in scrolled riband on each side. Scroll engraved trigger guard, with SN at grip, extends to horn grip cap. Burl stump figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Silver type pad, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, sling loop and vacant silver oval on toe line, and shadow line right hand cheekpiece. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 11 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black. Engraving is sharp and clear. Action retains nearly all of a correct vivid color case hardening. Floorplate and top lever retain all of their shiny charcoal re-blue. Trigger guard re-blued with a purplish hue. Stock retains nearly all of a red tinted hand rubbed oil finish, wood slightly below metal, checkering re-cut. Bores are mostly shiny with strong rifling throughout. There is some erosion and frosting at throats. They still, however, should shoot very well. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. This should make a great working rifle in a caliber which is the most easily obtained of any of the classic big bores. 4-46368 MGM33 (17,500-22,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2342	$15,525.00	A. HOLLIS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 15127. (ca 1930 ?) Cal. .470 NE. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with file cut quarter rib, fitted with one standing, two folding and flip-up ladder sight regulated out to 1000 yards, are engraved “A Hollis & Son London.” and “Rifle Makers to H. R. H. Duke of Connaught” on tops. Silver bead front sight with flip-up white porcelain moon bead, is longitudinally dovetailed into stippled front ramp. Sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for .470 express. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Gussstahl Krupp Essen”, and with SNs. Actual manufacturers number 1524 is on bottom rib. Rear portion of bbl has large dolls head extension, as is typically found on double rifles retailed by Jeffery, and made by Leonard. Robust, case hardened boxlock action with single scallop back, is fitted with automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and, what appears to be, Deeley ejectors. Action is engraved with about 50% coverage medium scroll. “A. Hollis & Son” is in scrolled riband on each side. Scroll engraved trigger guard, with SN at grip, extends to horn grip cap. Burl stump figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Silver type pad, and features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, sling loop and vacant silver oval on toe line, and shadow line right hand cheekpiece. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: Approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 11 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black. Engraving is sharp and clear. Action retains nearly all of a correct vivid color case hardening. Floorplate and top lever retain all of their shiny charcoal re-blue. Trigger guard re-blued with a purplish hue. Stock retains nearly all of a red tinted hand rubbed oil finish, wood slightly below metal, checkering re-cut. Bores are mostly shiny with strong rifling throughout. There is some erosion and frosting at throats. They still, however, should shoot very well. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. This should make a great working rifle in a caliber which is the most easily obtained of any of the classic big bores. 4-46368 MGM33 (17,500-22,500) 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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