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Powder Express) Jones Patent Rotary
Underlever Double Barrel Hammer Rifle with
Case - Serial no. 14881, 450 cal., 26 inch bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. The makers’ records confirm that this “extra best finish” rifle was
completed in October 1892 for an R.L. Mullins. The records note that the rifle was to be “L.O.G.” (lever over guard), have rebounding
locks with the safety catches in front of the hammers, a horn heelplate and a gold oval. With blacked barrels, raised partially matted rib, and rear sight of one
standing and two folding leaves with platinum center lines, respectively signed on the barrels “HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.” and “WINNERS
OF ALL THE “FIELD” RIFLE TRIALS. LONDON.”, and engraved at each breech end with a band of
stylized foliage. Casehardened side-clipped action with carved percussion fences and engraved “CHARGE 4 DRAMS. CASE
3 1/4 INCHES” on the left side, rebounding back action locks each with safety catch and signed “HOLLAND & HOLLAND”. Furniture including underlever with loop finial,
trigger guard and pistol grip cap. Fine border and scroll engraving throughout. Barrels and action struck with London black powder proof marks. Well figured 14 7/8 inch
pistol grip stock with raised cheekpiece, checkered dark horn butt plate, and checkered grip and forearm, the last with Anson & Deeley snap fastener. The underside of
the butt with blank gold oval initial escutcheon. Weight 8 lbs. 10 oz. With brass cornered oak and leather fitted case lined in green baize, the lid with printed Holland & Holland
trade label. With accessories including brass bullet mold numbered “3199”, a Bartram .450 cartridge extractor, turnscrews, spare mainsprings, a small Dixon & Sons loading tool and a key for the case. A copy of the Holland & Holland record entry for this rifle accompanies the rifle.
CONDITION: Barrels retaining near 98% reblacked finish, front sight element missing, one leaf sight is missing it’s platinum center line and the barrel signatures are softened and an area of pitting on the rib. Action and locks retaining 10% faded original case hardened finish in sheltered areas, engraving remains crisp and clear. Stock has been expertly refinished, checkering remains crisp. Mechanically excellent. The case is of recent manufacture and is in very good condition as is the reproduction trade label.
Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1320
Fine Engraved James Beattie & Son 12 Bore Jones Patent Rotary
Underlever Double Barrel Hammer Rifle with
Case - Serial no. 3943, 12 Bore gauge, 28 inch bbl., brown/ casehardened/ blue finish,
walnut stock. With browned fine
Damascus twist barrels signed “JAMES BEATTIE & SON. 205.
REGENT ST.T LONDON” on the raised solid rib and with large bead front sight, blued rear sight of one standing and one folding leaf, the
standing sight calibrated for “100” yards, engraved with sprays of scrollwork around the rear sight and at the breech end of the rib, the area behind the front sight matted on the rib, and the breech ends of the barrels each engraved with
band of stylised running foliage. Casehardened action with carved percussion fences and back action locks each with blued safety catch and signed
“J. BEATTIE & SON”. Fine border and scroll engraving throughout, the locks each with differing vignette of a stag. The barrels and action struck with London black powder proof marks
and London nitro reproof marks for 2007. Well figured straight hand stock with checkered grip and forearm. Blued iron mounts including trigger guard with extended checkered tang forming a pistol grip. In brass cornered oak lined fitted case with some accessories, the lid with J. Beattie & Co. printed trade label and test target dated 2008.
CONDITION: Very good. The barrels are expertly rebrowned and retaining virtually all their finish. Engraving to action and locks very crisp, 20% original casehardened finish remaining in sheltered areas, remainder a light grey patina. The stock is refinished, with sharp checkering, slight handling and storage blemishes. Furniture
reblued to a dark mate color. Case associated, relined and refitted to the rifle, trade label a recent reproduction. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.
Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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LOT 1319
Engraved Holland & Holland .450 (Black