Holland & Holland Royal 16 Bore Sidelock Ejector with Spectacular Wood – 2-3/4” Cartridges – Long Length of Pull

Description:
Holland & Holland records show that this 16 bore gun was finished in 1887 as one of a pair and it is a spectacular example of Holland & Holland's 'flag ship' gun. Made as a non-ejector, it was converted to ejector in the early 20th century with a Deeley ejector box, tripped by slides pinned to the tumblers, all of which has been very beautifully finished. The new chopperlump barrels were fitted in 2003 and we suspect that the fabulous new stock and forend were executed at the same time.

The locks are very interesting as they exhibit the earlier method of securing the mainspring: a collar at the front of the lock bar and the top limb of the spring riding on a recessed roller, cut into the tumbler anvil, hence no locating pin. With its excellent weight and balance, interceptor sears, fine stock and barrel dimensions, this gun would make a superb target or game gun for the discerning shooter. Presented in a contemporary leather & brass case, relined with ‘Light Navy’ all wool baize, equipped with some accessories and fitted with a reproduction Maker’s label.

The action is of combined Holland & Robertson design and features: Bar action 'Dip Edge' 8 pin locks; ‘Block Patent Safety' interceptor sears; Patent no.23 cocking levers; Double triggers bolted by an automatic top tang safety slide; Checkered front trigger; Breech face 'Patent Gas Check'; Slim top lever operating a 'Purdey Bolt' by way of a 'Scott Spindle'; Deeley ejector box and Anson's push rod forend catch. Gun weight 6lb 5oz. Engraving style Fluted & Beaded fences. Best Bouquet & Scroll. Under-bar engraved ‘THE ROYAL PATENT SAFETY HAMMERLESS’. Top lever engraved ‘HOLLAND & HOLLAND PATENT No 23’. Gold inlaid ‘SAFE’. Action flats, forend iron, triggerguard & barrels marked ‘11159’. Breech face stamped ‘PATENT GAS CHECK 2638’. Some traces of historic surface corrosion on external surfaces. Trigger pulls measure approximately: Front trigger 3 ¾ lbs Rear trigger 4 ¼ lbs.The Replacement Steel barrels are 28" in length, chambered for 2 ¾ " (70mm) cartridges and are of chopperlump construction with soft soldered ribs. Top rib is of smooth, concave game type. Birmingham reproof for 70mm(2-3/4”) nitro powder cartridges 2024. The right barrel is bored 0.669 with a constriction of 0.010 for Improved Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.022. The left barrel is bored 0.670 and has a constriction of 0.017 for Modified choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.024.

The replacement straight hand stock and splinter forend are crafted from highly figured European walnut.The stock is lightly cast-off for a right-handed shot, features a vacant white metal oval, well defined drop points and is finished with a hand checkered butt. The matching forend is fitted with a finely engraved steel forend tip and diamond. The gun balances 5/8” behind the hinge centre. Stock dimensions are 15-3/8” by 1-1/2” by 2-1/4”.

The 24 lines per inch checkering has been cut to a traditional H&H 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.

   ***   US Agent for Heritage Guns UK   ***

***   Please note that the photographs are part of the description. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and any other related charges. I give a 3-day non-firing inspection period which begins when it arrives at the buyer’s FFL or specified address if the gun is classified as an Antique. Returns at buyer’s expense.  
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $11,950.00