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LOT 1412
Factory Engraved Holland & Holland Model No. 2 Hand Detachable Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 28775, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid
rib bbl., blue/brush bright finish, walnut stock. Holland & Holland is among the best makers of fine arms in the world and this gun is no exception. Manufactured between 1913- 1915 according to page 334 of Donald Dallas’ Holland & Holland: ‘The Royal Gunmaker’” and
built with blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib, “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” and “98. NEW BOND STREET, LONDON.” signed on the right and left barrel respectively, light engraving at the breech, correct period London proofs on the flats, and chambers marked for 1 1/8 oz. of shot (2 1/2 inches) with automatic
ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a brushed bright hand detachable sidelock action which displays attractive scroll engraving surrounding “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” signatures on either lockplate and “No. 2 MODEL/EJECTOR” on the underside before flowing onto the toplever, triggerguard, and both tangs. The gun features gas check firing pins, gold centerline cocking indicators on either lockplate, double triggers, and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold inlaid
“SAFE” indicator. The gun is mounted with a beautifully figured and multi- point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and Anson button release as well as a straight grip stock with teardrop carved drop points,
blank silver inscription oval, and an added Pachmayr rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proofed at “12” (.729 inches) and measured .732/.733 inches;
choke constriction .003/.012 inches; minimum wall thickness .021/.024 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 1 15/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; slight
cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Very fine overall as professionally refurbished, retaining 97% blue finish with the loss on the lower tang,
attractive even finish on the action, some patches of subsurface pitting, light handling evidence, tiny cracks at the rear of the upper tang, and crisp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 7,000 - 11,000
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