Decorative Arts, Fine Furniture & Antiques
Fri, Oct 21, 2016 06:30PM EDT - Sat, Oct 22, 2016 06:30PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 25
HOLLAND & HOLLAND 'THE ROYAL HAMMERLESS' RIFLE
Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000
Bid Increments
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| $100 | $25 |
| $400 | $50 |
| $900 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
HOLLAND & HOLLAND, 'THE ROYAL HAMMERLESS', 375 EXPRESS, DOUBLE RIFLE, C1905, L 26" BBL, 19302:Holland & Holland "The Royal Hammerless", 375 Express double rifle. Having a fine 'Royal' scrolled engraved receiver with gold inlay "Safe", gold inlaid pivot pin visible at the side plates. Gold oval monogrammed medallion inscribed: "EIW". Beautiful French walnut stock with cheek plate. Checkered curved wrist with engraved end plate which has a hinged access door with two spare firing pins and second front sight with hinged white dot. Engraved trigger guard and tang that has engraved serial number "19302" and extends to grip cap. Dual triggers. French walnut checkered splinter forearm. Side by side engraved barrels with ejectors, 26" L., with fixed 100 yard rear sight and fold down leaf sights stamped "200" and "300"(yards). Blued finish and engraving at the chamber with interchangeable front sights, with flip up night sights. London first and second proof marks. Smokeless powder proof along with "375 EX, Cordite 40-270", flanking the barrel lug. Stamped on top of barrels: "Winners Of All The "Field" Rifle Trials, London" and "Holland & Holland 98, New Bond Street, London". Original hard canvas covered, fitted case with leather straps. Matching serial number (19302) on "Express Rifle No." label on inside of hinged lid. Second label inscribed: "Grand Prix Paris Holland & Holland Gun & Rifle Manufacturers, 98, New Bond Street, London Established 1835". Outside of lid has an engraved brass plate inscribed: "E.I. Woodbury Chicago ILL.". Inter compartments house the barrel set, stock and receiver. Hickory two piece cleaning rod, two screw drivers, copper wire, barrel cleaning brushes. Two dummy cartridges. Small leather pouch with cleaning patches and extra front sight. Tube of gun lube and small tin canister for gun oil. All matching serial numbers.
Condition
small 1/4 scratch on cheek plate. Small chip out of underside of splinter forearm along with a small abrasion at back of forearm at left side at receiver, barrels are clean, Dried residue gun oil about the engravings and underside of forearm. Fitted case shows wear and torn stitching at end panel and missing carry handle.
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SHIPPING COMPANIES (large or small items)
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MOVERS (FOR VERY LARGE ITEMS, FURNITURE)
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McCALLUM MOVING 586.776.7898 voice 586.777.4089 fax
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GROSSE POINTE MOVING 313.882.4400 voice
ART PACK SERVICES INC. Susan Logan-Ferry 248.478.8946 voice 248.478.9588 fax
Marching Ant Moving - Grand Blanc 810.694.6272, Lake Orion 248.276.4600, Houghton Lake 989.202.4211, services@marchingantmoving.com
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