Guns International #: 101467799
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Guns International #: 101467799
Category - Holland & Holland Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double
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Seller: MacNab
Company: MacNab Fine Firearms Member Since: 6/30/07
State:
Virginia
Zip: 24523
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 796-6364
Active Listings: 31
Total Listings: 950
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days Payment Methods: Cashiers Check, U.S. Postal Money Order, Personal Check
Holland & Holland 12 bore 'Royal’ Bar Action Sidelock Ejector With 30” Original Nitro Steel Barrels
Description: *** SOLD *** JUST IN FROM THE UK *** Holland & Holland records show that this gun, Number 14495, was ordered in 1892 for ‘Norton’ but actually sold to ‘E.A. Lee’ and it is a fascinating and quite rare example of Hollands’ style transition during the establishment of their first factory in Harrow Road in 1893. Although the internals remain broadly similar to the earlier, pre-1890’s Royals, the makers’ records shows this gun as the new style ‘No.2 Royal’ (not to be confused with the No.2 quality SLE’s) and it exhibits the new lock plate shape and evolution of engraving from fine bouquet & scroll to the new Art Nouveau bold foliate. Internally the ejectors remain the coil spring powered 1887 design of Holland & Robertson but the cocking is achieved by a Roger’s type lever and ejectors tripped by the mechanism described in the 1888 H&R patent. A flat back action and bolstered tumbler pivots are in still in evidence. Interestingly, although the locks are internally stamped with ‘BLOCK PATENT SAFETY’, the interceptor sear used is Robertson’s favoured ‘Spear’ design. This gun represents a rare glimpse into the development of the No.2 Royal and with its interceptor sears, fine stock and barrel dimensions, this gun would make a superb and fascinating target or game gun for the discerning shooter. Presented in its relined Leather & Brass case with some named accessories. *** Recently refurbished by Toby Barclay of Heritage Guns UK the action is of combined Holland & Robertson design and features: Bar action, No.2 style, nine pin locks with bolstered tumbler pivots;Double triggers bolted by an automatic top tang safety slide; Breech face 'Gas Checks'; Interceptor sears; Top lever operating a 'Purdey Bolt' by way of a 'Scott Spindle'; Top rib extension providing a 3rd bite; Holland & Robertson’s patent ejector trip and ejector; Anson's push rod forend catch. There is some light staining to the metalwork. Gun weight 6lb 10oz. Engraving style Best Bold Foliate Scroll & Bouquet. ‘ROYAL EJECTOR PATENT No 16691' on underside of action. Gold inlaid ‘SAFE’ on top tang. Beaded fences. Trigger pulls measure approximately: Front trigger 3 ½ lbs Rear trigger 4lbs. *** The original steel barrels are 30" in length, chambered for 2 3/4" (70mm) cartridges and are of brazed 'dovetail' construction with soft soldered ribs. Top rib is of concave game type. Bores are clean and bright. Birmingham reproof for 70mm nitro powder cartridges 2018. The right barrel is bored 0.733 and has a constriction of 0.001 for Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.022. The left barrel is bored 0.734 with a constriction of 0.018 for Modified choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.022. *** The possible replacement straight hand stock and splinter forend are crafted from well figured walnut. The stock is cast-off for a right-handed shot, features a vacant gold oval and well defined drop points. The forend is fitted with a finely engraved steel forend tip and diamond and has two inlet repairs to its edge. The 22 lines per inch checkering is refreshed to a normal sidelock pattern. The stock is finished with a traditional linseed oil based preparation as used on best guns by one of the top English makers. This finish uses no grain fillers to achieve its deep, smooth lustre, only many hours of alternate build and flatting off of the surface. Stock dimensions are 14-1/2” by 1-5/8” by 2-3/16: Cast of for the right hand shot. *** A handsome double from a top tier maker. Suitable for game and clays. *** US Agent for Heritage Guns UK. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance and related charges. I give a three-day non-firing inspection and will only accept returns if gun is not as described. SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101467799
Guns International #: 101467799