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Lot 1358:Holland & Holland 12 Bore Royal Paradox Shot & Ball Gun

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1358:Holland & Holland 12 Bore Royal Paradox Shot & Ball Gun

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Rare Engraved Holland & Holland 12 Bore “Royal” Double Barrel Sidelock Ejector Paradox Shot & Ball Gun with Case

Dating to circa 1908, this gun features blued rifle choked barrels respectively signed “HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON” and engraved “NITRO-PARADOX FOSBERY PATENT.” Each breech end is engraved with a band of stylized running foliage. The sunken concave rib has a bead front sight and a file cut matted quarter rib with dovetailed rear sight of two folding notch leaf sights each with platinum inlaid center line and graduated to 100 yards. The bottom of the rib is import marked under the forearm. The casehardened action is engraved “ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR” on the underside. The toplever is engraved “PATENT EJECTOR.” The automatic safety has gold inlaid “SAFE.” It also has a long upper strap and checkered front trigger. The sidelocks are signed “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” and have gold inlaid cocking indicators. It is engraved with Holland & Holland scrollwork. The underside of the barrels and water table are struck with London nitro proof marks. The well-figured walnut semi-pistol grip stock has a grooved dark horn buttplate, checkered grip and forearm, and blued Anson push button release on the latter. The underside of the butt has a blank silver oval initial escutcheon. It comes in a brass cornered case with leather exterior, Asian marking on the front right corner of the lid, extractor notice and Holland & Holland trade label inside the lid, fitted interior, three screwdrivers, snap caps, two nickeled oil bottles, and a bore mop. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): chambers proved and measured at "1 1/8" oz (2 1/2 inches); bore diameter 9 inches from the breech both proved at 12 (.729 inches) and both measured .739 inches; minimum wall thickness .020/.028 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs 6 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

ConditionVery good. The barrels retain nearly all of the reblued finish with some scattered corrosion marks visible beneath the finish. The barrel signature and engraving are refreshed. The action has traces of original casehardened finish on the water table, and the remainder is cleaned bright. The engraving is clear throughout. The stock is refinished and has occasional age related marks, small chips around the inletting, thin crack at rear of forend running to the silver escutcheon, and an exposed plug in the checkering on the forearm. Action requires servicing, otherwise mechanically very good. The restored case has an added strip in the center of the lid, replaced straps, and minor wear on the interior.
Details
ManufacturerHolland & Holland Ltd
ModelParadox
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel28 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2688
Catalog page306
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