*KELL ENGRAVED HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL BREVIS DELUXE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

*KELL ENGRAVED HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL BREVIS DELUXE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 32889. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26-1/2″ Chopper lump bbls with low matted game rib, are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “98 New Bond Street. London.” on tops, and have 2″ pyramids of shaded open scroll on breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SNs are on bottom of each bbl, and bbls are fitted with H & H patent self-opening spring. Case hardened “Royal” action features hidden third fastener, non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), broad gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, Holland’s patent detachable lockS, and single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with nearly full coverage large open shaded scrolled acanthus as background for vignettes of dogs and game; left lock depicting pair of setters in open woodlands, with right lock a pointer and two spaniels at edge of a meadow. Bottom of action has woodcock in flight. Fences are engraved in semi-relief floral design with fine scroll background. All work is in the style originated by Harry Kell. Ledger book notation for this gun notes “Special engraving” with a penciled in notation underneath “Kell”. “Holland & Holland” is engraved on each side of action. Small bow single beaded trigger guard has cowering rabbit on bow, and relief engraved SN at grip. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over 1-3/8″ lengthening piece with checkered butt. Stock features drop points, diamond hand, standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold oval on toe line engraved “C. N.” Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.021. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz, LOP 15″. Makers leather toe under case with stitched leather corners and leather trimmed canvas outer cover has rectangular brass plaque screwed to lid engraved “Holland & Holland” “Royal Brevis Deluxe” “Serial no. = 32889”. It has nickel-plated latch closures. Interior is lined with royal blue velvet with gold embossed black patterned leather makers label on lid, and contains ivory handled turnscrew, ivory striker block, and bone striker bottle with strikers (India ink notation “Spare strikers 32889”). There is also a Holland marked round pewter oil bottle, as well as Holland marked horn bodied snap caps. In bbl channel is a very fine 2-pc Brazilian rosewood and brass cleaning rod with turned stacked ivory handle. PROVENANCE: Factory “Weapon history” for this particular gun and copies of ledger pages. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90 – 95% very fine London best black, which appears to be original as all polishing is carried out in best manner and engraving left sharp, but is most likely a factory quality re-blue, as general overall condition is superior to that of action. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, mostly in protected areas, balance fading to gray tan. Lockplates retain perhaps 30% orig color, which was never very vivid, so actual total is difficult to judge. Top lever retains traces of orig blue with considerable silvering on thumbpiece. Blue on trigger guard is quite strong on bow, but bead and grip are considerably silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of a smooth professional rubbed oil finish. Sharp edges of stock are slightly rounded. Checkering is lightly worn, somewhat filled, and has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with slight evidence of two or 3 minor dents being correctly raised 9″ back from muzzle on bottom of right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are perfectly in time. Trigger works. Case leather is very fine, with a few very minor marks. Corners show some rubs and lifting of top grain. Canvas outer cover is very fine. Interior cloth shows compressions and a few deep rubs from contact with gun, and one small spot rubbed through from contact with fence. Label is very fine but has two contact marks either side of royal crest. Ivory of accessories is excellent, with no cracks and mellow patina. Holland marked accessories are fine, with some scratches on bases of snap caps. Cleaning rod is excellent. Simply a great old gun made during the acknowledged period of London’s best production. 4-46507 MGM76 (35,000-45,000)

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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	2378	$40,250.00	KELL ENGRAVED HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL BREVIS DELUXE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 32889. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26-1/2″ Chopper lump bbls with low matted game rib, are engraved “Holland & Holland.” and “98 New Bond Street. London.” on tops, and have 2″ pyramids of shaded open scroll on breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SNs are on bottom of each bbl, and bbls are fitted with H & H patent self-opening spring. Case hardened “Royal” action features hidden third fastener, non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), broad gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, Holland’s patent detachable lockS, and single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with nearly full coverage large open shaded scrolled acanthus as background for vignettes of dogs and game; left lock depicting pair of setters in open woodlands, with right lock a pointer and two spaniels at edge of a meadow. Bottom of action has woodcock in flight. Fences are engraved in semi-relief floral design with fine scroll background. All work is in the style originated by Harry Kell. Ledger book notation for this gun notes “Special engraving” with a penciled in notation underneath “Kell”. “Holland & Holland” is engraved on each side of action. Small bow single beaded trigger guard has cowering rabbit on bow, and relief engraved SN at grip. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over 1-3/8″ lengthening piece with checkered butt. Stock features drop points, diamond hand, standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and gold oval on toe line engraved “C. N.” Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.733. Bore restrictions: left -.024, right -.006. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.021. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz, LOP 15″. Makers leather toe under case with stitched leather corners and leather trimmed canvas outer cover has rectangular brass plaque screwed to lid engraved “Holland & Holland” “Royal Brevis Deluxe” “Serial no. = 32889”. It has nickel-plated latch closures. Interior is lined with royal blue velvet with gold embossed black patterned leather makers label on lid, and contains ivory handled turnscrew, ivory striker block, and bone striker bottle with strikers (India ink notation “Spare strikers 32889”). There is also a Holland marked round pewter oil bottle, as well as Holland marked horn bodied snap caps. In bbl channel is a very fine 2-pc Brazilian rosewood and brass cleaning rod with turned stacked ivory handle. PROVENANCE: Factory “Weapon history” for this particular gun and copies of ledger pages. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90 – 95% very fine London best black, which appears to be original as all polishing is carried out in best manner and engraving left sharp, but is most likely a factory quality re-blue, as general overall condition is superior to that of action. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, mostly in protected areas, balance fading to gray tan. Lockplates retain perhaps 30% orig color, which was never very vivid, so actual total is difficult to judge. Top lever retains traces of orig blue with considerable silvering on thumbpiece. Blue on trigger guard is quite strong on bow, but bead and grip are considerably silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of a smooth professional rubbed oil finish. Sharp edges of stock are slightly rounded. Checkering is lightly worn, somewhat filled, and has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with slight evidence of two or 3 minor dents being correctly raised 9″ back from muzzle on bottom of right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are perfectly in time. Trigger works. Case leather is very fine, with a few very minor marks. Corners show some rubs and lifting of top grain. Canvas outer cover is very fine. Interior cloth shows compressions and a few deep rubs from contact with gun, and one small spot rubbed through from contact with fence. Label is very fine but has two contact marks either side of royal crest. Ivory of accessories is excellent, with no cracks and mellow patina. Holland marked accessories are fine, with some scratches on bases of snap caps. Cleaning rod is excellent. Simply a great old gun made during the acknowledged period of London’s best production. 4-46507 MGM76 (35,000-45,000) 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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