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Lot 489: Engraved Holland & Holland Royal Grade Side Lock Shotgun

Fine Factory Engraved Holland & Holland Royal Grade Side Lock Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 489: Engraved Holland & Holland Royal Grade Side Lock Shotgun

Fine Factory Engraved Holland & Holland Royal Grade Side Lock Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $9,000 - $14,000
Price Realized:
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Fine Factory Engraved Holland & Holland Royal Grade Side Lock Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Ltd
Model: SxS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2153
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 372
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

An iconic manufacturer of fine sporting arms since 1835, Holland & Holland are world renowned for the incredible detail and craftsmanship put into every firearm they produce. Manufactured circa 1912-1913. There is masterfully executed tight floral and vine scroll engraving on the lock plates, receiver, break lever, trigger guard/lower tang, forearm hardware and on the breech end of the rib. The blue solid rib barrels are marked "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" and "98 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON" on the right and left barrels respectively. With a single blue steel bead sight, 2 1/2 inch chambers and choked improved modified/improved modified with automatic ejectors. The frame, side plates, forearm latch, hinge, trigger guard and tangs all feature masterfully executed, tight, highly detailed floral and scroll engraving. The hand detachable sidelocks feature cocking indicators with gold indicator bars. The left plate is fitted with the knurled and engraved lock plate screw marked "HOLLAND'S/PATENT" in two lines. The blue break lever is similarly marked "HOLLAND'S PATENT". The barrels, forearm, side locks and lower tang are all numbered to the frame. The barrel flats are marked with standard British nitro, and viewing proofs. The water table is marked with the standard "crown/V" London viewing proof, serial number and "HOLLAND'S PATENT". The underside of the frame is marked "ROYAL/HAMMERLESS/EJECTOR" Mounted on a very nicely figured multi-point checkered English walnut splinter forearm and straight grip stock with tear drop flats, double triggers, tang mounted thumb safety with gold inlaid "SAFE" marking, gold initial oval on the underside of the stock marked "C.G." and a leather covered rubber recoil pad. The included takedown case has a nylon cover and contains a set of snap caps. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at "16" (.662 inches) and both measured .669 inches; choke constriction .022/.026 inches; minimum wall thickness .021/.021 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 1 oz.

Rating Definition:

Good. The barrels retain 60% refinished blue finish with areas of heavy oxidation and slightly softened barrel markings on the balance. The frame retains 70% of the original casehardened finish with areas of surface oxidation and crisp engraving. The wood is very fine as lightly refreshed with very minimal handling marks, crisp checkering, and attractive grain and figuring. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent.



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