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Lot 2308: Holland & Holland Ltd - SxS

Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Holland & Holland American Cavalier De-Luxe Limited Edition (No. 7 of 10) Upland Bird Box Lock Ejector 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2017

Lot 2308: Holland & Holland Ltd - SxS

Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Holland & Holland American Cavalier De-Luxe Limited Edition (No. 7 of 10) Upland Bird Box Lock Ejector 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2017

Estimated Price: $10,000 - $15,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Holland & Holland American Cavalier De-Luxe Limited Edition (No. 7 of 10) Upland Bird Box Lock Ejector 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Ltd
Model: SxS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 27 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2181
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 189
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in a limited quantity of only ten guns by Holland & Holland for distribution by the American Historical Foundation. Barrels are respectively signed "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" and "33 Bruton Street," and rib with single bead sight is signed "Cavalier De-Luxe" in gold inlaid fancy script. 70mm (2 3/4 inch) chambers, bored approximately 1/4 and modified choke and ejectors. Birmingham nitro proof with date code for 1990. The coin finished scalloped action features highly detailed game bird scene engraving quail on the right, pheasants on the left, and a Brittany spaniel retrieving a woodcock on the underside. The scenes are surrounded by tight scroll and highlighted with inlaid accents of gold, red gold, and platinum. Dual triggers, rolled edge trigger guard and tang mounted automatic safety with "SAFE" inlaid in gold. The lower tang is marked "No.7". Fancy multi-point checkered deluxe walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a gold initial oval and checkered bare butt. With a Holland & Holland takedown case. Barrel measurements: right proved at 15.6mm, measuring 15.6mm, minimum wall thickness .027; left proved at 15.6mm, measuring 15.6mm, minimum wall thickness .025. Stock measurements are: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 15 1/2 inch length of pull. Weight: 5 lbs 7.2 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall with 99% original finish, scattered light handling marks, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent.



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