*HOLLAND & HOLLAND MAUSER SAFARI RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND MAUSER SAFARI RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 3736. Cal. .458 Winchester Mag. 25″ Heavy, round, slightly tapered bbl is engraved “Holland & Holland. 13. Bruton Street. London.” on top center. Breech area is engraved “458 Winchester Magnum”. Bbl is mounted with single standing leaf express rear sight in matted island base. Silver bead front is longitudinally dovetailed into matching matted base, and fitted with Holland’s folding sight protector with push button detent. A sling loop is banded-on the center of bbl. FN 98 action is stippled on top, and has side safety on rear right, and is fitted with H & H detachable scope mounts. Alloy, drop box bottom metal is engraved “4 Cartridges” on floorplate, with SN on trigger guard bow having push button floorplate release. Nicely laid out, well streaked and fiddle-figured European walnut full steel capped stock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver pad, and features right hand shadow line swept Monte Carlo cheekpiece, floral engraved reinforcing bolt, case hardened trap grip cap (with spare front sight in trap), and classic H & H point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. A sling loop is on toe line along with gold oval engraved “R. R. M.” A. B. Nickel XXXX scope with crosshair and 3 heavy post reticle is in H & H marked rings, also engraved with SN. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its fine factory blue, with a few minor marks, especially some scratches through lacquer on trigger guard bow. Stock retains nearly all of its rubbed oil finish, grain slightly raised and a bit dry, again with some minor nicks and marks, notably below recoil bolt on right side, and some above trigger on left. Bore is excellent. Mechanics are crisp. Scope is very fine with some freckling and marks in lacquer. Optics are clear. Hollands current price for this model starts at 19,000 pounds. 4-46722 MGM177 (8,000-12,000)

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
	2349	$16,100.00	HOLLAND & HOLLAND MAUSER SAFARI RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 3736. Cal. .458 Winchester Mag. 25″ Heavy, round, slightly tapered bbl is engraved “Holland & Holland. 13. Bruton Street. London.” on top center. Breech area is engraved “458 Winchester Magnum”. Bbl is mounted with single standing leaf express rear sight in matted island base. Silver bead front is longitudinally dovetailed into matching matted base, and fitted with Holland’s folding sight protector with push button detent. A sling loop is banded-on the center of bbl. FN 98 action is stippled on top, and has side safety on rear right, and is fitted with H & H detachable scope mounts. Alloy, drop box bottom metal is engraved “4 Cartridges” on floorplate, with SN on trigger guard bow having push button floorplate release. Nicely laid out, well streaked and fiddle-figured European walnut full steel capped stock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver pad, and features right hand shadow line swept Monte Carlo cheekpiece, floral engraved reinforcing bolt, case hardened trap grip cap (with spare front sight in trap), and classic H & H point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. A sling loop is on toe line along with gold oval engraved “R. R. M.” A. B. Nickel XXXX scope with crosshair and 3 heavy post reticle is in H & H marked rings, also engraved with SN. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its fine factory blue, with a few minor marks, especially some scratches through lacquer on trigger guard bow. Stock retains nearly all of its rubbed oil finish, grain slightly raised and a bit dry, again with some minor nicks and marks, notably below recoil bolt on right side, and some above trigger on left. Bore is excellent. Mechanics are crisp. Scope is very fine with some freckling and marks in lacquer. Optics are clear. Hollands current price for this model starts at 19,000 pounds. 4-46722 MGM177 (8,000-12,000) 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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