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LOT 474
Factory Engraved Holland & Holland
Royal Hammerless Ejector Double
Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 22997, 12 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl.,
blue/brushed bright finish, walnut stock. This gun was completed in 1902
or 1903 according to page 334 of Donald Dallas’ “Holland & Holland: The ‘Royal’
Gunmaker” and has blued steel sleeved barrels featuring a single bead sight on the
smooth concave solid rib which is engraved with a flourish of scroll at the base, “HOLLAND &
HOLLAND” and “98. NEW BOND STREET, LONDON.” signed on the right and left tubes respectively, period London and 1962 dated Birmingham
proof marks on the flats along with an import mark, a second import mark under the forend, and 2 1/2 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted
to the brush bright sidelock action which displays near full coverage attractive scroll engraving surrounding “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” signatures on either lockplate as
well as “ROYAL/HAMMERLESS/EJECTOR” on the underside before extending off of the action and continuing on the triggerguard, both tangs, and the toplever. The gun
features double triggers, gold centerlined cocking indicators, and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold inlaid “SAFE” indicator. The gun is fitted with a beautifully
figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings as well as a straight grip stock with teardrop carved drop points, “M.D.K.” engraved in the gold inscription
oval, and an extended checkered wooden buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed and measured .729 inches; choke constriction
.013/.036 inches; minimum wall thickness .025/.028 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 15 1/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 7 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally refurbished, retaining 99% blue finish, 99% brushed bright finish, crisp engraving, minor handling evidence, a patch of oxidation with some thinning near the
right breech, some light scratches on the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 473
Factory Engraved Henry Morris .410 Bore Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with
Case - Serial no. 1950, 410 gauge, 29 1/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the smooth
concave solid rib which is signed “HENRY MORRIS St. MARY’S ROW, BIRMINGHAM, 4.” along
with a flourish of scroll engraving at the base, original and 1988 dated Birmingham proof
marks, and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a diminutive
casehardened
boxlock action
which features near full coverage scroll engraving surrounding
“HENRY MORRIS” signatures on either side and featuring double
triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold inlaid
“SAFE” indicator. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and
multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings as well
as a straight grip stock with blank gold inscription oval and a Pachmayr
Old English recoil pad. Includes a canvas bound takedown case with non-
factory trade label. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine
inches from the breech both proofed at .421 inches and measured .421/.419
inches; choke constriction .030/.028 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 1 3/4 inch
drop at heel; 14 1/16 inch length of pull; weight 4 lbs. 6 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally refurbished, retaining 99% blue and
casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence, plum color on the safety,
and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case
is very good with some staining. A great chance to own a classic British small bore!
Estimate: 7,000 - 11,000