*CASED PAIR OF EXCEPTIONAL GRIFNEE ENGRAVED HOLLAND & HOLLAND DELUXE GAME GUNS.

*CASED PAIR OF EXCEPTIONAL GRIFNEE ENGRAVED HOLLAND & HOLLAND DELUXE GAME GUNS. SN 41088/ 41089. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Model Deluxe” on concave game ribs. Top of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland 33, Bruton Street, London.” Bbl flats are stamped with 1990 London nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, and are fitted with H & H patent self-opening assist spring mechanism. Coin finished Royal actions feature automatic safety (SAFE engraved in gold background), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Actions are engraved with exceptional semi-relief large scrolled acanthus with strapwork highlights and bold background shading. Scroll of fences and top levers are in slightly higher relief. “Holland & Holland” is in scrolled bands on each side of action. This exceptionally well done scroll is backdrop for finely detailed nude portraits of Goddess Diana in various poses with bow drawn. This exquisite work was done by noted engraver of the finest guns, the late Philippe Grifnee, whose signature is on each trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guards with matching scroll have SNs inlaid in gold at grips. Very well matched feather crotch and dark marbled flesh-toned European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butts with engraved and scalloped steel heel and toe plates. Stocks feature point pattern checkering with mullered borders, drop points, diamond hands, and gold ovals on toe lines engraved “J. L. J.” Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. The nos “1” and “2” are inlaid in gold on top levers, bbls, and forend tips. Set no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.009. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz, LOP 14-3/4″. Set no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.021, right -.011. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz, LOP 14-3/4″. Makers oak and tan leather double gun case with brass corners and central brass medallion on lid has leather trimmed canvas outer cover with initials “J.L.J.” embossed on central medallion. Case is lined with green cloth with medium sized black leather gold embossed H & H label. Partitions are semi-French fitted for guns and an array of high quality accessories. Included are three H & H marked turnscrews, oil bottle, and two sets of walnut and brass snap caps. Also included are an unmarked rosewood chamber brush, 3-pc cleaning rod, and 2 nickel-plated striker bottles, marked “1” or “2”, each containing spare strikers. Covered compartments contain dusting brush as well as mops and jags. Key is included. CONDITION: Near new, showing evidence of very few firings since proof, with only a very few minor marks on wood or metal. 4-46292 MGM26 (75,000-100,000)

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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	2377	$89,125.00	CASED PAIR OF EXCEPTIONAL GRIFNEE ENGRAVED HOLLAND & HOLLAND DELUXE GAME GUNS. SN 41088/ 41089. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “Model Deluxe” on concave game ribs. Top of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland 33, Bruton Street, London.” Bbl flats are stamped with 1990 London nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, and are fitted with H & H patent self-opening assist spring mechanism. Coin finished Royal actions feature automatic safety (SAFE engraved in gold background), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Actions are engraved with exceptional semi-relief large scrolled acanthus with strapwork highlights and bold background shading. Scroll of fences and top levers are in slightly higher relief. “Holland & Holland” is in scrolled bands on each side of action. This exceptionally well done scroll is backdrop for finely detailed nude portraits of Goddess Diana in various poses with bow drawn. This exquisite work was done by noted engraver of the finest guns, the late Philippe Grifnee, whose signature is on each trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guards with matching scroll have SNs inlaid in gold at grips. Very well matched feather crotch and dark marbled flesh-toned European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butts with engraved and scalloped steel heel and toe plates. Stocks feature point pattern checkering with mullered borders, drop points, diamond hands, and gold ovals on toe lines engraved “J. L. J.” Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. The nos “1” and “2” are inlaid in gold on top levers, bbls, and forend tips. Set no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.009. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz, LOP 14-3/4″. Set no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.021, right -.011. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz, LOP 14-3/4″. Makers oak and tan leather double gun case with brass corners and central brass medallion on lid has leather trimmed canvas outer cover with initials “J.L.J.” embossed on central medallion. Case is lined with green cloth with medium sized black leather gold embossed H & H label. Partitions are semi-French fitted for guns and an array of high quality accessories. Included are three H & H marked turnscrews, oil bottle, and two sets of walnut and brass snap caps. Also included are an unmarked rosewood chamber brush, 3-pc cleaning rod, and 2 nickel-plated striker bottles, marked “1” or “2”, each containing spare strikers. Covered compartments contain dusting brush as well as mops and jags. Key is included. CONDITION: Near new, showing evidence of very few firings since proof, with only a very few minor marks on wood or metal. 4-46292 MGM26 (75,000-100,000) 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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