*VERY FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND 500/ 465 NITRO “INDIA ROYAL” HAMMERLESS DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 32047. (1936) Cal. 500/ 465. 24″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with typical H&H type quarter rib holding one standing/ two folding leaf express rear sight. Matching front ramp holds silver bead, and is fitted with Holland type flip-over sight protector. Muzzles have late style regulating blocks. Mid rib is engraved with caliber, tops of bbl with makers name and New Bond Street address. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .465 and 75 grains cordite, and 480 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and a narrow sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Typical “Royal” rifle action is fitted with back locks, and features top tang which extends over comb, as well as non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, H&H patent detachable locks, and dbl triggers (front checkered and articulated). Action and locks are engraved in classic “Royal” style, with near full coverage varying sized shaded scroll with “Holland & Holland” in arched device on each lockplate. “Royal Hammerless Ejector” is on bottom of action. Blued and scroll engraved sgl beaded trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to engraved and case hardened steel grip cap with trap. Trap contains spare front sight numbered to this gun. Well streaked dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-3/8″ over leather covered pad over 1-7/8″ well matched extension. Stock features classic H&H styling with shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, and point pattern grip checkering. A vacant gold oval along with sling loop are on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 3-1/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Cast approx 1/4″ off. Weight: 10 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 15-3/8″. What appears to be orig makers leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in purple velvet and has gold embossed black leather label in lid along with charge card numbered to this rifle. Case contains square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, cleaning implements, and carrying sling. PROVENANCE: Copy of original H&H factory ledger page for this rifle which indicates ordered by “Khairagarh” w/original 13 1/2″ LOP over Jostam recoil pad. Maj. Raja Bahadur BIRENDRA BAHADUR SINGH was the ruler of this princely state during the time of the rifle’s manufacture. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, details somewhat softened. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Lockplates retain most of their color, right plate maybe a bit less than half, left plate a bit more. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish with a few light subsequent marks, checkering freshened. Bores are excellent, strong sharp rifling throughout, with a hint of erosion in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is darkening with numerous scuffs and rubs. New straps are fine. Handle is good. Interior cloth is good with some partitions re-worked and re-covered. Labels are good to fine, charge card foxed and soiled. A classic Holland “best” which balances and handles exceptionally well. The 500-465 was developed after the blanket ban on .45 cal. rifles in India and the Sudan in 1907. 51796-1 MGM114 (47,500-67,500) – Lot 1368

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*RARE BLACK FINISH HOLLAND & HOLLAND 500/ 465 NITRO “INDIA ROYAL” HAMMERLESS EJECTOR DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE, SCOPE, AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 28266. (ca 1910) Cal. 500/ 465 NE. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with typical H&H type quarter rib holding one standing/ two folding leaf express rear sight. Rib is also mounted with H&H type QD scope mount. Matching front ramp holds silver bead with flip-up porcelain night bead. Tops of bbls have makers name and New Bond Street address, as well as Field rifle trial info. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .465 and 75 grains cordite, and 480 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and Whitworth sheaf of wheat trademarks. A narrow sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Round bar “Royal” rifle action is fitted with typical rifle back locks, and features top tang which extends over comb, as well as automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, H&H patent detachable locks, and dbl triggers (front checkered and articulated). There are two pegs fitted into action bar so that when bbls are closed, spring actuated cocking levers are disconnected from tumblers, allowing for stronger hammer blows to strikers. Action is and was orig blued, and has minimal engraving, consisting of small scroll borders and a few sprays of well cut scroll, at juncture of lockplates with action, in a style often referred to as “funeral”. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Charge, caliber, and case information are on bottom of action. Rifle appears to be no. “1” of a pair with “1” gold inlaid on top lever and forend lever pivot. Blued trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to blued steel grip cap with trap. Trap contains spare front sight numbered to this rifle. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over brown leather covered pad. Stock features classic H&H styling with shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, and point pattern grip checkering. A gold oval engraved with a monogram, “AB”, along with sling eye, are on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Neutral cast. Weight without scope: 10 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. W. Ottway & Co 4X (?) scope with 3 post and dot reticle, is in H&H type rings, front ring engraved “Holland & Holland no. 28266”. What is possibly orig oak and leather case with leather corners, has new leather rectangle embossed “H & H .500 – .465 NE” “Rifle no. 28266” let in where old initials were. Interior is lined in light burgundy cloth, and has paper H&H label in lid along with charge card for this rifle. Case contains a plated round oil bottle, striker case, snap caps, along with a sight protector, mop, brush, and jag. There is also a .465 pull through cleaning kit. CONDITION: Excellent as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, details lightly softened. Action retains nearly all of a re-blue over a few light marks, and a fairly deep ding on bottom. Stocks retain some of what appears to be their orig finish on forend and around action. Rear portion of butt has light refinishing after installation of relatively new pad. Bores are truly excellent, with strong, sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Scope is excellent, optically clear. Case leather has many dark patches with some rubs through, many scuffs and bumps. Straps and newer handle are good. Interior cloth is good to fine. Partitions reinforced with areas re-lined, in cloth that doesn’t quite match. Accessories are excellent. A superb, understated, “best” rifle, plain finish gun demanded the finest fit and finish. 51754-2 (55,000-80,000) C&R – Lot 1369

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND “ROYAL” HAMMERLESS .375 EXPRESS DOUBLE RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 19302. (ca 1901) Cal. .375/ 2-1/2″ Flanged. 26″ Chopper lump steel bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight with matching ramp holding ivory bead front with flip-up “moon” bead. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland 98. New Bond Street, London.” and “Winners of All The “Field” Rifle Trials London.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 40 grains cordite and 270 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Case hardened “Royal” sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features back action locks for added strength to action bar, extended top strap which runs over top of comb, automatic bolted safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage interplay of large open shaded scroll and strapwork highlights. Fences have large shaded scroll, deeply cut. Lockplates have more of the scrolled strapwork in an unusual design, only found on Holland guns of this vintage. “Holland & Holland” is in scroll flanked device at the front of each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “The Royal Hammerless”. Matching scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to engraved steel grip cap with trap holding spare front sight and strikers. Beautifully marbled and lightly stump figured dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over leather faced Silver type pad, and features classic H&H shaped shadow line cheekpiece, drop points, and flat top point pattern checkering at grip. Front portion of toe line is stamped with Kenyan registration numbers, and a gold oval is engraved “EIW”. A sling eye is installed toward rear. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Cast is 1/4″ on. Weight: 9 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Orig green canvas brown leather trimmed case with central brass medallion, has screwed on plaque embossed “E. I. WOODBURY CHICAGO ILLINOIS”. Interior is lined in reddish cloth with large paper H&H label as well as charge card for this particular rifle, in lid. Case contains a wood covered steel cleaning rod with swivel head, two H&H marked turnscrews, H&H marked round oil bottle, carrying sling, grease bottle, small leather wallet with spare front sights (one ivory), pair of snap caps, and four boxes of five, correct ammunition for this rifle by Kynoch, in red and yellow boxes. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a high quality re-black over some minor marks and dings. Action and locks retain traces, perhaps 10%, orig case hardening color, mostly cleaned to a pleasing pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish with a few subsequent light marks, sharp edges slightly softened, checkering lightly worn and has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent with strong sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Case is a bit tattered, with some trim detached. Handle missing. Old straps are good. Interior cloth is soiled and compressed from contact with rifle and bbls. Labels are soiled and foxed. Accessories are good. A lovely early cordite rifle made seven years before the advent of the magnum loading, but is a great choice for moose and bear. 51559-1 (30,000-50,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1370

*HOLLAND & HOLLAND 500/ 450 NITRO “ROYAL” HAMMERLESS DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 17915. (ca 1905) Cal. 500/ 450. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with typical H&H type quarter rib holding one standing/ two folding leaf express rear sight. Matching front ramp holds ivory bead with flip-up porcelain night bead. Tops of bbls have makers name and New Bond Street address, as well as Field rifle trial info. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .450 and 70 grains cordite, and 480 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs and Whitworth sheaf of wheat trademarks. A narrow sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Round bar “Royal” rifle action is fitted with rifle type back locks, and features top tang which extends over comb, as well as non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front checkered). Action and locks are engraved in classic “Royal” style, with near full coverage varying sized shaded scroll with “Holland & Holland” in arched device on each lockplate. Charge, caliber, and case information are on bottom of action. Blued and scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to engraved and case hardened steel grip cap with trap. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over leather covered pad. Stock features classic H&H styling with shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, and point pattern grip checkering. A vacant gold oval along with sling loop are on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Cast approx 1/4″ off. Neutral cast. Weight: 10 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Fine, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, details somewhat softened. Action retains nearly all new case hardening color, slightly silvered on sharp edges. What are likely new made stocks, possibly factory, retain nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish with a number of marks and scratches, some fairly deep. Bores are very fine, with strong rifling throughout, right side is slightly frosted, and with one or two very small pits at breech end. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. A classic Holland & Holland double, very similar to Teddy Roosevelt’s, and would still make a great rifle for today’s African hunter. 51754-3 (40,000-60,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1371

*FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND .375 MAGNUM FLANGED “NO 3 (DOMINION)” HAMMERLESS EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE, SCOPE, AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 35012. (ca 1936) Cal. .375 Flanged magnum. 25″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with typical H&H type quarter rib holding one standing/ one folding leaf express rear sight. Rib is also mounted with H&H type QD scope mount. Matching front ramp holds silver bead with flip-up porcelain night bead. Muzzles are fitted with modern type regulating blocks. Caliber is engraved on mid rib. Tops of bbls have makers name and New Bond Street address. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .375 and 54 grains cordite, and 300 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. A narrow sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Round bar “Dominion” back lock action features top tang which extends over comb, as well as automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers (front checkered). Action and locks are engraved with 30 – 40% coverage of sprays of well cut scroll around rose bouquets. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved with caliber. Blued trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to case hardened steel grip cap with trap. Well streaked and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Silver type pad. Stock features classic point pattern checkering at grip, and individual gold initials “GL” are inlet into top of comb. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Neutral cast. Weight without scope: 9 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Carl Zeiss 4X scope with 3 post reticle, is in H&H type rings, front ring engraved “Holland & Holland 35012”. What is possibly orig green canvas leather trimmed case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has large paper H&H label in lid. Case contains a rosewood handled turnscrew, and striker key with checkered horn handle that fits this rifle. CONDITION: Excellent as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, details lightly softened. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case hardening color, the balance nicely silvered. Lockplates retain approx 90% of their color. There is some pitting on right lockplate. Stocks retain nearly all of a nicely done oil finish. A large crest plate has been removed from toe line, hole plugged, and there is a vacant hole for sling eye. Checkering is somewhat worn, and does not appear to have been re-cut. Bores are fine, showing considerable erosion to rifling at throats, but should still shoot well. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Scope is excellent, optically clear. Case is fine, considerably soiled and rubbed. Interior cloth is very good with rubs, stains, and compressions. Orig handle is good. Accessories are fine. A good handling rifle in a great all-around caliber. 51754-4 (30,000-40,000) C&R – Lot 1372

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Please Note: There is a typographical error in the description. The gun was produced in 1895 NOT 1885 as stated in the description.

FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND “BEST” HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE IN .577 EXPRESS, ONCE BELONGING TO JACK LOTT, AND HIS PRIDE AND JOY, WITH DIES, BRASS AND BULLETS, AS WELL AS TWO CASES.

SN 19208. Cal. .577 Express. 3″ Chambers. This rifle was once the property of early double rifle guru Jack Lott and according to Craig Boddington was his “pride and joy, definitely his most prized possession”. It has 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls with full length rib (with dolls head extension), file cut behind one standing, two folding leaf rear sight, and again for 6″ behind large faux ivory bead front. Tops of bbls are engraved “Holland & Holland 98 New Bond Street, London.” and “Winners of all the “Field” Rifle Trials, London.” Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs. Bottoms of bbls stamped with SNs. A wide sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Round bodied Jones underlever action has very well filed fences, and with top strap which extends over comb. It is fitted with peninsula rebounding back locks with flat faced serpentine hammers with stylized dolphin heads. Action and locks are engraved with 80% coverage exceptionally well cut varying sized shaded scroll. “Holland & Holland” is in scroll and geometric device on each lockplate. Left side of action is engraved “Charge 6 Drams Case 3 Inches”. Steel trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to engraved steel grip cap. Lightly figured and nicely streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver pad (orig ?), and features classic right hand shadow line cheekpiece, flat top point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant gold oval and a sling eye, on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Neutral cast. Weight: 12 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Rifle is housed in a new oak and leather case with brass corners and canvas outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has large reproduction H & H paper label in lid. Case contains an older brass and ebony cleaning rod, with mop, jag, and brush in leather container, rosewood handled dusting brush, 20 ga broken case extractor, gold plated square oil bottle, and a pair of gold plated snap caps. Also included is an old oak and canvas case with leather trim and brass corners with central leather rectangle on top embossed “J. P. L.” Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has an older H&H charge card SNed to this gun, and a reproduction H&H label in lid. Also included are a set of RCBS dies, a Lee factory crimp die, case trim die, shell holder, 3 boxes of GS Custom 640 grain solid copper bullets made specifically for this rifle, 2 boxes of Woodleigh 750 grain bullets, 6 boxes of Woodleigh 650 grain bullets, 6 bags of Kynoch wads, 4 boxes of Kynoch brass, two leather cartridge carriers (belt mount – one 10 rd, one 5 round) and a leather covered Pachmayr Decelerator pad. PROVENANCE: Letter from Craig Boddington to a previous owner relating his knowledge and interplay with Jack Lott discussing this rifle, and some shooting of it in the early days where Jack after shooting this rifle with a full house .577 “turned around to me, glasses cocked and beret askew, and with a beatific smile on his face he said “that’s wonderful!”” Holland & Holland history indicating that this rifle was made in 1885 (antique). Copy of ledger page for this rifle. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain most of an old re-black over numerous light marks and dents, with a considerable amount of subsequent wear. Action and locks are cleaned to a pleasing pewter gray, with traces of color present, mostly on trigger guard. Stocks retain most of an older oil finish, pad relatively new, checkering good, somewhat worn and dirty. Bores are very fine with strong rifling, frosted in grooves toward breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are excellent. New case is excellent inside and out. Old case is good, but lid about to detach, handle partially detached. Interior cloth is good, some partitions have been moved. Charge card foxed and soiled. This is an attractive, great handling hammer rifle and would be suitable for any big game with nitro for black loads and modern mono-metal bullets. 51769-1 MGM100 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1373

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*HOLLAND & HOLLAND NO 2 HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 19122. (ca 1907) Cal. .500/ .465 NE. 26″ Sleeved bbls are fitted with typical H&H type quarter rib holding one standing/ two folding leaf express rear sight. Matching front ramp holds silver bead with flip-up porcelain night bead. Tops of bbls have makers name and New Bond Street address.along with Field rifle trial info. There are wedges of scroll engraving at breech ends and over juncture of new sleeves into mono-bloc. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .465 express and 75 grains cordite, and 480 grain bullet. Splinter is stamped with SN. A wide sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Round bar “Dominion” back lock action features top tang which extends over comb, as well as non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), sliding bolt into rib extension third fastener, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front checkered). Action and locks are engraved with scroll borders. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved with caliber info. Blued trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to case hardened steel grip cap with trap. Lightly marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over tan leather covered pad. Stock features classic point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval and sling loop on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Neutral cast. Weight: 10 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. New leather VC case with stitched leather corners has combination lock. Case is lined in green felt, with reproduction H&H label in lid. Case contains a pair of Bell brass cases made into snap caps. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished, retaining nearly all custom re-finishes applied shortly after sleeving, with only a few subsequent light marks and compressions on buttstock. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are somewhat off face. Case is new with some light marks. 51431-1 (12,500-17,500) C&R – Lot 1374

FINE HOLLAND & HOLLAND 8 BORE BALL AND SHOT DOUBLE HAMMER GUN WITH TEN ROUNDS OF AMMO.

SN 7457. (1883) Cal. 8 bore. 26-1/8″ Fine Damascus bbls have raised, concave rib with dolls head extension. Rib is fitted with single folding leaf express rear sight which nestles into rib well when folded. Rib is engraved “HOLLAND & HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON”. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 9 bore, bottoms of bbls with SNs. Massive, case hardened, Jones underlever, round bodied action has top strap which extends over comb, and is fitted with peninsula rebounding back action locks with tall round bodied serpentine hammers and front sliding safeties, which engage with hammers in rebounded position. Left side of action is engraved “CHARGE 8 TO 10 DRAMS CASE 3-1/4 INCHES”. Lockplates are gold inlaid “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” and are engraved with medium simple scroll. This scroll engraving is also on trigger guard bow. Tang, engraved with SN, extends to horn grip cap. Lightly marbled and slightly stump figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over Silver type pad. Closely spaced point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching short splinter forend has pivoting lever release. Bore diameter: left -.843, right -.843. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (.015 recess – full), right -.011 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 14 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Also included are ten 8 bore brass cartridges that appear to be loaded with round ball. PROVENANCE: Ammo. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig brown, with good Damascus pattern. Action and locks have been nicely re-colored, and retain nearly all of that color. Engraving on locks and trigger guard bow appear to be out of period and style with gun. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut. Pad undoubtedly new at time of refinish. Bores are excellent. Action is very tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. These heavy Holland shotguns were preferred at close quarters by many dangerous game hunters for their somewhat lighter weight than a corresponding rifle, as well as their ability to effectively use a shot charge for other game. Cartridges are excellent. 51432-2 MGM77 (15,000-22,500) – Lot 1375

8 BORE HOLLAND & HOLLAND DOUBLE RIFLE WITH ACCESSORIES FINELY FINALLY RESTORED BY DOUG TURNBULL.

SN 1115. Cal. 8 bore. 3-3/4″ Chambers. 24″ Dovetailed Damascus bbls with slightly swamped full length flat rib, fitted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight, and silver bead front, is engraved “Holland & Holland 98 New Bond Street. London.” on rear portion of rib which has dolls head extension. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and bottoms of bbls with London black powder proofs for 9 gauge. A large sling eye is installed on bottoms of bbls. Robust round bodied Jones underlever action with extended top strap, is fitted with rebounding back locks with rounded serpentine hammers. Action and locks are scroll border engraved, and have “Charge 12 drams” “Case 3-3/4 Inches” is on left side of action. “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” is in gold on each lockplate. Steel trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to steel grip cap. Finely marbled and nicely figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over Silver type pad with widow’s peak, and features classic shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a large sling eye matching that on bbl, on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 3-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 2-3/16″. Weight: 16 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. Rifle comes with an array of “best quality” English 8 bore loading tools including large bronze bullet mold marked “8”, brass powder measure marked for 10 and 12 drams, an 8 bore wad rammer and funnel, and a capper/ decapper with flip-over handle. Also included are ten newly loaded brass cartridges with four empty brass by BRNC, along with a Holland and Holland case label. PROVENANCE: Copy of factory ledger page indicating this rifle was made for a Col. Curtis, and various correspondence and info concerning Francis George Savage Curtis who served in South Africa in 1887. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored completely and finely by Turnbull, retaining essentially all fine metal finishes. Newly made stocks are crisp, with only a few light marks. Bores are good, with strong rifling. Right bbl is lightly pitted throughout. Left is slightly pitted and frosted. Action is tight. Locks are excellent. Accessories are fine. 51570-1 MGM79 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1376

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*ARMY & NAVY .577 NITRO BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 55020. (ca 1908) Cal. .577 3″ Nitro. 26″ Dovetailed bbls are fitted with quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and matching front base holding silver bead. Rear portions are engraved “.577 Nitro Express” “750 Gn. Bullet 100 Gn. Cordite”. Rear portion of rib with square shouldered dolls head extension is engraved “Regulated for 50 Yds”. Bbl flats are stamped with 1984 Birmingham nitro proofs for load enumerated on bbls. Case hardened PHV-1 boxlock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), pivoting third fastener, and dbl triggers (front “loose”). Action is engraved with 70% coverage well cut large shaded scroll. Makers name is on both sides. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard have scroll to match. Trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to case hardened grip cap. Finely made, correctly styled, replacement buttstock is of dense well figured and nicely streaked European walnut, and measures 15-1/4″ over Silver type pad. Stock features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, standard grip checkering, and a vacant silver oval along with a sling eye matching that soldered to bottom of bbls, on toe line. Butt has been weighted to give balance point about 3″ in front of front trigger. Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Neutral cast. Weight: 11 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. Green canvas leather trimmed case by Brady is lined in burgundy cloth and has reproduction makers label in lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod, pair of unmarked snap caps, a box of old Kynoch solids, and a box of 5 new Kynoch soft nose. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, retaining nearly all fine British quality finishes on new bbls, re-engraved action, newly made stocks with only a few light subsequent handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. New case is excellent, with some rubs. Interior is excellent, with some compressions. This would make a great heavy game safari rifle. 51431-2 MGM92 (25,000-40,000) C&R – Lot 1378

*SIDELOCK EJECTOR DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE BY CHARLES LANCASTER WITH CASE.

SN 14423. Cal. 475 #2 Nitro Express. 26″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with full length matted rib, central portion milled away forming slight quarter rib and front sight base. Sights consist of one standing, two folding leaf express rear, and gold bead front, under protector with detent lock. Tops of bbls are engraved “Charles Lancaster” “99 Mount Street Berkeley Square London.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .475 3-1/2, 85 grains of cordite, and 480 grain bullet. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “CL” and with SNs. Splinter is marked with importers name and address, “Foxtrot LLC Waterville, ME”. Wide sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbls. Case hardened sidelock action has top strap which extends over comb, and also features automatic bolted safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, square shouldered dolls head, rib extension, engraved line tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage medium scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “Charles Lancaster” is on each lockplate, and on coiled ribbon device on bottom of action over “London”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to engraved steel grip cap. Lightly figured and marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Silver type pad, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, unique to Lancaster, rounded drop points, and standard point pattern checkering at grip, a sling loop, as well as a gold oval engraved “M. P. M. D” on toe line (factory records indicate that rifle was made in 1926 for P. M. Dalal). Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Cast about 3/8″ off. Weight: 11 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Orig makers oak and leather case with brass corners and central brass medallion engraved “M. P. M. D” has leather trimmed canvas outer cover, Case interioris lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Lancaster label in lid. Case contains 2-pc wood covered steel cleaning rod and a pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: Typescript of information from ledger page. CONDITION: Fine, as found. Bbls retain most of what appears to be orig blue, considerably thinned and browned. Action and lockplates retain 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, left lockplate perhaps a bit stronger. Stocks retain most of what appears to be orig finish with numerous marks and considerable carrying wear, with sharp edges rounded. Checkering somewhat worn and dirty. Bores are excellent, with a hint of erosion at throats, mostly in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is darkening slightly and has a number of rubs, mostly on corners and edges. Straps and handle are good. Outer cover is good. Interior cloth is fine with considerable rubs, soiling and marks from contact with action and bbls. Lancaster label has some compressions and slight loss to gold, but is generally good. A good handling dangerous game rifle in an exceptionally fine caliber. 51737-1 MGM108 (17,500-27,500) C&R – Lot 1379

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*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE .577 DOUBLE RIFLE BY DANIEL FRASER.

SN 3015. (ca 1900) Cal. .577 3″. (.595 groove diameter, 7 groove Metford type rifling.) 28″ Chopper lump steel bbls are engraved “Dan’l Fraser & Co Gun & Rifle Manufacturers 4 Leith St. Terrace Edinburgh” at unmatted portion of full length file cut rib. Bbls are fitted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight marked for 100 and 200 yards, standing leaf with inset “certifiable antique ivory” triangle. Small bead front sight with flip-up porcelain moon bead, is longitudinally dovetailed into raised front portion of rib. Ribs are recessed behind muzzles in typical Fraser fashion. There are short triangles of small scroll engraving at breech ends of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for .577 EX and with SNs. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Usual to Fraser, bow-backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety which is locked in safe position by pivoting bolt (SAFE engraved on gold arch), with BOLTED on inlet platinum rectangle. Action features pivoting third fastener with bolt on rib extension, side clips, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is well filed with serpentine fences and well cut beads. and is engraved with exceptionally well cut small scroll within Celtic knot borders. “Dan’l Fraser & Co” is in riband on both sides. Blued floorplate is nearly fully scroll engraved. Top lever pivot is engraved “Frasers Patent”. Blued trigger guard has SN on bow. Tang extends to horn grip cap. Newly made, well figured, and lightly streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over dark russet leather covered pad, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, and a sling eye on toe line. Long splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 11 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 15″. PROVENANCE: This gun is listed by SN in DANIEL FRASER GUN AND RIFLE MAKER OF EDINBURGH SCOTLAND by Jonathan Kirton, and it is among only a handful of big bore dbl rifles made by this prestigious firm. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine satin re-black, engraving picked up. Action is an even gray patina. Engraving on fences somewhat worn, otherwise engraving is relatively clear. Floorplate and trigger guard retain nearly all of a fine re-blue, engraving on trigger guard softened and almost erased at grip. Buttstock retains essentially all of its hand rubbed oil finish with some light handling marks. Forend retains nearly all of an oil refinish, checkering re-cut, and with some epoxy stabilization toward breech. Bores are fine, shiny, with strong rifling throughout, frosted to lightly pitted, throughout, a bit deeper in left bbl. Action has just a hint of looseness. Bbls are slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. 51432-3 MGM180 (15,000-25,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1380

*WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA FACTORY SET OF MEDIUM GAME BARRELS.

SN 16243. (ca 1902) Cal. .450 3-1/4″ NE, and .318 Westley Richards. Two sets of shoe lump bbls. 28″ 450 nitro bbls are engraved with Westley Richards New Bond Street address and Whitworth steel info, along with “W. R. High Velocity Nitro Express Rifle 450 Bore” and with load, on tops. Bbls are fitted with full length rib, central portion milled away forming quarter rib and front ramp. Quarter rib holds one standing leaf express sight. Transition to mid rib is scroll engraved. Silver bead front sight has flip-up “Moon” bead. 24″ .318 Bbls have same rib treatment, with caliber and load engraved on tops of bbls, and with Conduit Street address, etc. on mid rib. Front sight base with silver and porcelain bead, is fitted with WR patented flip-over sight protector. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, number on .450 bbls matching rifle, .318 bbls with later factory bbl no. 17927 (Sept 1923). A sling eye is screwed to the bottom rib of .450 bbls and one has been removed from .318 bbls. Action has early hand detachable locks, patent use no. 446, with removable floorplate, and features automatic bolted safety with SAFE and BOLTED in gold. WR patented third fastener and Westley Richards non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut varying sized scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is in scroll terminated riband on each side of action, and “WESTLEY RICHARDS EJECTOR” is on top in front of top lever. Floorplate has engraved vignette of running stag and a prowling tiger is on trigger guard bow, with SN on tang which extends to steel grip cap. Somewhat marbled and lightly figured dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver type pad over 7/16″ ebony extension, and features right hand cheekpiece, checkered side panels, drop points, and point pattern checkering at grip. A large vacant silver oval and sling eye, are on toe line. Matching splinter Deeley ejector forend has Deeley release. .450 Bbls: Drop at heel: approx 2-1/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Neutral cast. Weight: 10 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. .318 BBLS: Drop at heel: approx 2″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Neutral cast. Weight: 10 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Factory Letter dated 20 July 2011 which states the rifle was completed as a .450 High Velocity Nitro double barrel hand detachable lock rifle. The original stock measured 14 1/4″ to center. It was made for Lyon & Co. in July 1902. Additional .318 barrels were fitted for Major E.G. Howlett in September 1923. CONDITION: Good. Rifle has seen considerable use, and has not been restored, with 20 – 30% orig blue on bbls. Traces of color and blue on action. There is some scattered pitting on bbls and action. Stocks refinished and re-checkered with repair at wrist. Bores of .450 are fine, frosted in grooves. .318 Bores with Metford rifling are also fine, frosted, right bore with considerable erosion in throat. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 51700-1 MGM140 (7,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1381

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MASSIVE 8 BORE E. M. REILLY DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND AMMUNITION, SUBJECT OF DOUBLE GUN JOURNAL ARTICLE.

SN 25711. Cal. 8 Bore. (.850 Groove diameter, 11 grooves). 3-1/4″ Chambers. 28″ Fine Damascus bbls are fitted with broad file cut matted rib (with dolls head extension), holding one standing, three folding leaf express rear, and small silver bead front, sights. Tops of bbls are engraved “E. M. Reilly & Co” and “502 New Oxford St. London”. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 9 bore, and with SN. A large sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Robust round bodied underlever action is fitted with peninsula back locks having large rebounding round bodied serpentine hammers, and front sliding safety bolts which engage at half cock. Rifle was originally of very plain finish with only border engraving and a few sprays of scroll around pin holes on locks. Rifle has had extensive gold damascened embellishment consisting of 3/4″ floral and foliate bands at muzzles with 1/8″ bands around breeches, as well as line and beaded borders on action and locks which also have some extra areas embellished with scroll. Top of right bbl was also damascened “H. H. Maharana Shree Warhatsingji Loonawara” (a brief Google search finds a Maharana Shri born in 1889, Loonawara is a small principality in Rajasthan). Somewhat streaked and figured dense European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over Silver type pad, and features usual point pattern checkering at grip, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and a vacant silver oval, as well as a sling eye matching that on bbl, on toe line. Matching splinter forend with steel tip attaches to bbls with side/ sliding bolt through engraved steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Neutral cast. Weight: 19 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. High quality newly made elephant leather covered case with brass corners, is lined in green baize, with reproduction E. M. Reilly label with bbl inscription, in lid. Case is configured to take rifle full length, and contains an 8 ga sizing die. Also included are 11 brass cartridges marked “E. M. Reilly” on heads. PROVENANCE: This neat old rifle was the subject of an article by Sherman Bell in the Autumn 2004 DOUBLE GUN JOURNAL under “Bore Rifles Part II” where he describes this rifle and his load development to get it shooting 3-3/4″ groups at 50 yards. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 20 – 30 % of what appears to be orig brown, the balance a gray brown patina giving good definition to pattern. Action and locks cleaned years ago, now toned back to pewter gray with some scattered staining. Damascening is generally good with some loss on tails of locks. Stocks are dark with most of an old oil finish. There are some repairs to wrist, most noticeable on right side where filler has lifted. Forend shows some repairs to thin wood at edges toward tip. Bores are fine, with strong sharp rifling throughout, with some frosting and light pits. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are excellent. Safeties work. Case is excellent with only a few minor marks on exterior. Interior cloth is excellent except with a few rubs on partitions. 51432-1 (27,500-42,500) – Lot 1382

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TRIM J. RIGBY HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE MADE FOR J. S. JAMESON, SELOUS COMPANION, WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 15515. Cal. 450/ 400 2-3/8 BPE. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved in old English script “John Rigby & Co Dublin & London” on full length matted rib which holds one standing, one folding leaf rear, and steel front bead with very large flip-up white night bead. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and with Rigby’s “RR” trademark. Wide sling loop is soldered to bottom of bbl. Round bodied Jones underlever action has well filed fences and is fitted with peninsula non-rebounding back locks, with rear sliding safeties that engage at half cock. Thomas Bissell’s number “1350” is on breechface. Top tang is fitted with unusual flip-up peep sight. Action and locks are engraved with 60% coverage very well cut varying sized shaded scroll. “J. Rigby & Co” is in English script at the bottom of each lockplate. Well marbled and nicely fiddle figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over fully checkered steel buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a 3/4″ steel button for sling is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting release marked “Rigby’s Patent”. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Contemporary to rifle, makers leather case is embossed “C. H. A.” on top, is lined in scarlet cloth and has Rigby paper label in lid. Case is fitted with an oak lift out tray for rifle and accessories, revealing cartridge storage below with 6 slots. Case contains a rosewood handled 2-pc steel cleaning rod, rosewood handled turnscrew, bone striker bottle, new round oil bottle, leather wallet with mop and two brushes, and a steel mold marked “C Bartels 10-1/2 M” which casts .420 diameter conical bullet with three deep grooves, ideal for this rifle. PROVENANCE: Factory ledger page indicating this rifle was built for J. S. Jameson Sept 15, 1883, also specifying special order peep sight, and two front sights (the plain heavy single hammerless 12 bore was delivered Sept 19) Consignor, a long time collector and former director of Rigby’s London before it was relocated to California, states that Jameson was “heir to the Irish whiskey fortune, companion to F. C. Selous, and an African explorer who died of malaria in Africa on the Rear Guard Expedition, led by Stanley to rescue some of the survivors of Charles Gordon’s forces. Jameson was one of the great hunters of the era, he hunted extensively in Asia and North America, however Jameson died in disgrace in Africa. It appears he became fascinated by cannibalism and bought a ten year old slave girl to watch her be killed and eaten. Nice guy !! When the British press got ahold of the story they had a field day.” In Selous first book “he talks about Jameson coming into camp with his two Rigbys, a ten bore and a .500, while the Rigby records of this period show Jameson ordering a 12 bore and this 400 ? curious ?” “In describing this rifle I always say it may have a Selous connection. It just may be the Rigby that Jameson gave to Selous (Selous simply says in some of his writings that Jameson gave him one of his Rigbys but doesn’t specify which.” Wiki source info on James Sligo Jameson with more detail of above info. CONDITION: Very fine, mostly original. Bbls retain 85 – 90% orig blue with numerous light marks and scratches. Action and lockplates retain 80% orig case hardening color. Bright blue of safeties is strong. Buttstock retains most of an old oil finish. It appears rifle was stored on its butt in a damp environment, and some darkening of wood at butt has occurred, with rear part of butt refinished and wood below metal of buttplate. Forend finish appears orig, and is very fine. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent, shiny with sharp rifling throughout, right bbl with some light scattered pits toward breech end. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Case leather has considerable marks and scuffing, corners beginning to separate. Interior cloth is good with soiling and compressions and a few cuts. Label is fine, lightly foxed and soiled with a rub-through from contact with lock screw. Accessories are good. 51695-1 MGM109 (14,000-16,500) – Lot 1383

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NICELY RESTORED MANTON & CO 10 BORE HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 5673. Cal. 10 bore. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls with full length broad matted rib mounted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear, and small steel bead front sights, are engraved “Manton & Co Gun Makers To HRH The” “Duke of Edinburgh K. G. London & Calcutta” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs, SNs, and gauge. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened round bodied Jones underlever action is fitted with peninsula back action rebounding locks with round bodied serpentine hammers. Action and locks are line border engraved. “Manton & Co” is on each lockplate. SN is on trigger guard tang which extends to hard rubber grip cap. Lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over serrated Silver pad, and features standard checkering at grip, right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and a sling eye as well as a vacant gold oval, on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Cast off 1/2″. Weight: 14 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Fine vintage green canvas case with brass corners and central medallion, is lined in blue baize, and has old Manton & Co label in lid. Case contains a fine complement of old accessories including: brass ball mold marked “Greenfield London” and “11”, D&E patent brass and rosewood powder measure, ebony handled striker key, Hawksley 10 bore capper/ decapper, ebony handled turnscrew, along with another with horn handle marked “Westley Richards”, Greenfield London 10 ga. bullet fixer, square oil bottle, and 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mops and brushes, along with a bone striker case with strikers that look like they belong to a Purdey. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, retaining nearly all restored finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light handling marks. Bores are very fine with only a few scattered light pits, mostly in right bbl. Action is very tight. Right bbl is very slightly off face. Locks are good. Case is good. Straps are fair, one broken. Replacement handle is good. Renewed interior cloth is very fine with a few compressions and rubs. Label is foxed with some rubs and chips, but basically very good to fine. Accessories are generally good. Ten bore rifles have all the power necessary for almost any game without the weight of an 8 bore, and would make a good choice for an interesting African safari. 51760-6 MGM119 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1384

FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE BY CHARLES LANCASTER WITH ORIGINAL TWO TIERED OAK AND LEATHER CASE WITH SOME ACCESSORIES.

SN 5657. (1887) Cal. 450/ 400 3-1/4 BPE. This well preserved rifle has 28″ dovetailed steel bbls engraved “Charles Lancaster 151 New Bond St. London. Breech Loading Rifle” and “Non – Fowling Smooth Oval Bore Rifling” either side of full length matted rib with dolls head extension mounted with single standing express rear and silver bead front sights. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs and SNs. Round bodied Jones underlever action is fitted with back action non-rebounding locks with short round bodied serpentine hammers with dolphin heads. Locks also have front sliding stalking safeties. Action and locks are engraved with 70 – 80% coverage very well cut varying sized shaded scroll. “Charles Lancaster London” is on each side of action and “C. LANCASTER LONDON PATENT” is in scrolled device on each lockplate. Nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered steel buttplate, and features right hand double shadow line cheekpiece, widely spaced flat top checkering at grip, and a silver oval engraved with winged helm under a six-pointed star, on toe line. Matching splinter forend with steel tip has roller spring tension release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Rifle is housed in its orig oak and leather case with lift out top tray for accessories. Case is fitted with brass corners and has initials “C. E. J.” embossed on top. Interior is lined in green cloth and large Lancaster label along with instructions and charge label for this particular rifle, are in lid. Bottom compartment contains brass mold by Hawksley casting a .410 bullet, stamped with this guns SN, as well as a Hawksley .500 capper/ decapper, round pewter oil bottle, horn handled turnscrew, ebony handled powder measure, and 3-pc brass cleaning rod. Removable top tier contains a striker key, tin of primers, two empty powder cans (one oval), well made leather cartridge pouch, steel sprue cutter by James Dixon, and a hand reloading die and base stamped with this guns SN and marked “Charles Lancaster London”. Also included are a number of loose loaded early Kynoch cartridges, and a box of Kynoch NitroExpress cartridges with yellow label. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, some thinning, light scuffs and scattered oxidation. Action and locks retain 85 – 90% of their orig case hardening color, silvering on sharp edges and tails of locks. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig hand rubbed oil finish, with numerous light marks, possibly with some oil rubbed in over the years as maintenance. Bores are excellent with a hint of frosting. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Case leather has considerably darkened, appears to have been conserved with shellac, and has a red diagonal stripe painted across top with numerous rubs, bumps, and scratches. New straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine, with some compressions and soiling. Labels are considerably foxed, and have some rubs through and chips. Accessories are generally good to fine. 51760-1 MGM91 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1385

VERY FINE AND RARE ISLAND LOCK UNDERLEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE BY HENRY ATKIN WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 400. Cal. .450 3-1/4″ BPE. 28″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “Henry Atkin (From Purdeys) 18 Oxendon Street Haymarket. London.” on full length rib mounted with one standing, three nested leaf express rear sight and silver bead front. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs. Bottoms of bbls with SN. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Round bodied case hardened Jones underlever action fitted with side clips, and dbl triggers, is mounted with “island” back action rebounding locks having round bodied serpentine hammers and front sliding safeties. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage very well cut small scroll. “HENRY ATKIN” is in scrolled riband on each lockplate. Steel trigger guard has SN on tang which has checkered spur forming grip. Well figured and lightly streaked European walnut buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered steel buttplate, and features nicely shaped shadow line beaded cheekpiece, classic point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling eye along with a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. What appears to be orig makers oak and leather case with brass corners and circular central medallion is embossed “A. W. M.” on top with Old Highland Railway shipping label (address “via Lockerbee). Interior is lined in scarlet cloth with gold embossed black leather Atkin label in lid with Jermyn Street address. Rifle fits case perfectly. Accessories include 2-pc Greenfield patent brass cleaning rod, Greenfield improved .450 mold with two hollow pointing pins, ebony handled turnscrew, powder measure, nipple key, and wad rammer, dusting brush, horn handled chamber brush by Hawksley, 450 Hawksley bullet crimper, and a screw type capper/ decapper. Also included is a square oil bottle and a box of 5 Kynoch 450 BPE cartridges. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old best re-black over some scattered light dings. Action and locks retain 70 – 80% orig case hardening color. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over some old marks, checkering somewhat worn, caked with oil, and has not been re-cut. Bores are very fine with some scattered pitting, mostly at breech end of right bbl. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. Case leather is good, darkening with many stains, marks and rubs. Interior cloth is fine, with rubs and compressions. Straps and handle are good. Accessories are good to fine. A lovely old deer stalking rifle. Rifles by Henry Atkin are very scarce, as he was predominantly a maker of best double shotguns. 51760-3 MGM150 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1386

RODDA HAMMER DOUBLE HOWDAH RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND MANY ACCESSORIES.

SN 22636. Cal. .577/500 No. 2 BPE. This unusual short barreled big bore rifle has 20″ dovetailed steel bbls with broad raised file cut rib, fitted with one standing, one folding leaf rear, and silver bead front sights, is engraved “R. B. Rodda & Co” “Makers by Appointment to H. E.” “The Viceroy & HRH The Duke of Edinburgh London & Calcutta” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 39 bore. Bbls with “HENRY’S PATENT A & T 4160 AND 4161″(Adams and Tate use numbers). A sling eye is screwed to bottom rib. Case hardened, round bodied Jones underlever action fitted with rebounding back locks with round bodied serpentine hammers, is engraved with 60% coverage well cut varying sized scroll. Makers name is at the top of each lockplate. Trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to horn grip cap. Somewhat burl figured and nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered steel buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, typical point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling eye, as well as a vacant silver oval, on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip, and sliding captive side bolt through oval steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Cast is neutral. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. What is most likely orig leather case with brass corners has Sanskrit (?) paper label on top. Interior is lined in green cloth with large paper Rodda label in lid. Case contains an array of fine quality accessories, possibly orig, including: Greenfield brass mold casting a short conical 500 caliber bullet with hollow pointing pin, 500 caliber brass bullet fixer by Hawksley, Dixon 500 caliber broken case extractor, ebony handled nipple key and turnscrew, large bone bottle containing copper hollow pointing tubes, another smaller striker bottle with strikers that appear to be correct for this rifle, round Dixon pewter oil bottle, good quality steel mainspring vice, very fine condition high quality leather carrying strap with polished steel snap hook swivels, as well as cleaning equipment. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to be completely orig. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue with a number of scratches and marks, mostly from removal of forend. Action and locks retain over 90% of their orig case hardening color, thinned at tails of locks, with some cleaned areas of light pitting on trigger guard tang, and some old cleaned pitting on breechface. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with some light bumps and scratches. Bores are excellent, except for some scattered light pits, mostly in right bbl. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Case leather is still mostly light in color over considerable dark spotting on top. Straps are good. Stitching deteriorated. Interior cloth is good to very good with some fading, compressions, marks, and soiling. Label shows some insect damage, is foxed, and has some rubs. Accessories are good to fine. An unusual little rifle. 51760-2 MGM123 (7,500-12,500) ESA – Lot 1387

RIGBY HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE OWNED BY THE DUKE OF SUTHERLAND WITH CASE.

SN 15769. Cal. 500/ 450 #1. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved in old English script “John Rigby & Co Dublin & London” on full length matted rib which holds one standing, three folding nested leaf rear, and front faux ivory bead sights. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and with Rigby’s “RR” trademark. Round bodied Jones underlever action has well filed fences and is fitted with peninsula rebounding back locks, with rear sliding safeties that engage at half cock. Thomas Bissell’s number “1507” is on breechface. Action and locks are engraved with 60% coverage very well cut varying sized shaded scroll. “J. Rigby & Co” is in English script at the top of each lockplate. Nicely streaked and somewhat burl figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over fully checkered steel buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a sling eye is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting release marked “Rigby’s Patent”. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Old leather case with stitched leather corners and central brass medallion engraved “D.H.” is lined in green velvet and has reproduction Rigby paper label in lid. Case contains 2-pc small bore rosewood and brass cleaning rod with short handle, with brush, and jag, and a square oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with specs and stating that there was a notation that the rifle was in the Dublin store as of March 1886, shipped to London November 1888, and sold to the Duke of Sutherland Aug 10 1889. Wikipedia info on George Sutherland – Leveson – Gower third duke of Sutherland, 1828 – 1892. Among other endeavors, he accompanied the Prince of Wales on his state visit to India in 1876. Also there are pages from an article in the 29th edition of THE GUN DIGEST where this rifle is pictured and described. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 90% of a shiny re-black over some marks, edges of engraving somewhat softened. Action and locks retain 20 – 30% orig case hardening color. Hammers re-colored and retain over 90% of that color. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy varnish finish with a number of subsequent marks. Checkering re-run with some subsequent wear. Bores are good, rifling strong. Right bbl is considerably pitted, left frosted. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Locks are good. Left hammer is somewhat loose on tumbler. Cartridge rim cuts on breech end of bbls and extractors are extremely deep. This alteration appears to have been done recently, resulting in considerable excess head space. Rifle should not be fired until this is repaired. Case leather is good, has been stabilized, over considerable chipping on edges, marks, and rubs. Newer straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is very good with compressions and rubs. Accessories are good. 51736-1 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1388

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Ivory Note due to ivory beads. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meet the standard for sale under ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase.

E. M. REILLY 12 BORE HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 15272. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 25-7/8″ Damascus bbls are engraved “E. M. Reilly & Co Oxford Street London” on rear portion of broad flat rib, which is fitted with one standing, four folding engraved leaf rear sight, and steel bead front. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 13 bore. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Jones patent underlever action is fitted with bar locks having flat faced swept hammers with short noses. Action is line border engraved and has the portrait of a lion on top. Lockplates have some sprays of scroll and fine renditions of stags, one recumbent on left side, and one standing on right. “E. M. Reilly & Co London” is at the front portion of each lockplate. Steel trigger guard has SN at tang which is scrolled forming pistol grip. Dense stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt with steel heel and toe plates. Stock features classic drop points, point pattern checkering, as well as a sling eye and a vacant silver oval, on toe line. Matching splinter forend fastens to bbl with captive sliding side bolt through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Cast is about 1/4″ off. Weight: 11 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14″. Nicely figured mahogany case with inlet cupids bow brass corners and central D-ring handle has pivoting brass hook closure. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has reproduction Reilly label in lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, Davis ball mold marked “E M Reilly no 12”, large round pewter oil bottle, pair of snap caps, two horn handled turnscrews, fine quality mainspring vice, some reloading tools, bone striker bottle, and a nice old carrying sling with hook swivels. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain traces of an old brown with good definition to pattern. Action and locks have traces of orig case hardening colors, but are mostly gray. Trigger guard re-blued, engraving softened. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish over orig finish, does not appear to have been sanded, with numerous marks and light scratches, checkering lightly worn and dirty. Bores are fine with strong sharp rifling throughout, with some light pitting. Action is tight. Locks are excellent. Forend bolt is loose. Case retains nearly all of a varnish refinish with some light subsequent marks. Renewed interior cloth is excellent. Accessories are generally good. A nice old bore rifle. 51760-5 MGM122 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1389

SUPERB CONDITION JOHN PRATT OF EDINBURGH PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE WITH DOUBLE SHOTGUN BARRELS AND ORIGINAL MAHOGANY CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 88/ 89. (1839) Cal. 16 ga. Rifle (.655 Bore diameter, multi groove rifling) and cal. 12 ga. (.710 groove diameter) shotgun bbls. 28″ Rifle bbls and 29-1/2″ shotgun bbls, both have wide flat ribs engraved “J. Pratt No 11 Hanover Street Edinburgh” (1833 – 1839) on rear portions of ribs, and have case hardened patent breeches with platinum blow-outs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs and with SNs 88 for shotgun bbls and 89 for rifle bbls. Each bbl set has its own rosewood and brass ramrod. Rifle set has typical rifle rod, and one standing, one folding leaf rear sight, dovetailed through rib. Rifle bbls also have sling eye on front ramrod pipe. Breech iron is nicely scroll engraved. Back action locks with flat faced hammers have back sliding safeties and are engraved with scroll, game birds, and “J. Pratt”. Case hardened trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial which is scroll engraved and matches thimble. Blued trigger guard has nicely engraved running stag on bow, more birds on tang, along with SN 89. Nicely marbled and stump figured dense European walnut straight grip stock measures 14-3/8″ over blued steel buttplate engraved with standing stag and scroll on long top tang. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight with shotgun bbls: 7 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Fine figured mahogany case with pivoting hook closure has inlet cupid’s bow brass corners and central D-ring handle. Case is lined in green baize and has orig Pratt paper label in lid with 28 Hanover Street address (ca 1839). Case is configured for gun and both sets of bbls, and has a near complete complement of orig tools and accessories including rosewood handled turnscrew, nipple key, loading mallet, and wad container. The rosewood used is rather striking incorporating some white sapwood. Also included are Davis type steel 16 bore round ball mold, small ebony bottle with spare nipples, small round pewter oil bottle, correct style and size tin bodied Sykes powder flask, leather shot pouch with steel spout, and what appears to be orig leather sling with snap hook swivels. Another compartment holds some cleaning implements, no rod present. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little use. Both bbl sets retain nearly all of their orig brown with excellent twist definition. Case hardening of patent breeches is excellent. Top strap and tails of locks are silvered, but generally retain 80% of their orig color. Trigger guard and buttplate retain most of their orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Stock finish is excellent, dry, and essentially untouched, with a few light marks and dents. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Locks are crisp. Case retains what appears to be most of its orig finish with some added varnish. There are some large shrinkage cracks in lid and across rear left corner, with repairs to rear side of lid. Interior cloth is fine with marks, compressions, and soiling, and some repairs to blocking and areas where cloth has been cut by sights, etc. Accessories are generally fine. It is unusual to find guns of this quality and vintage in this high state of orig condition. 51689-1 MGM112 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 1390

*UNUSUAL PAIR OF WESTLEY RICHARDS MODEL 1897 (NEW UNDERLEVER) SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK RIFLES IN .458 WINCHESTER MAGNUM, WITH CASE.

SN 35682/35683. (ca 1900) Cal. .458 Win Mag. This fine matched pair are gold inlaid “1” and “2” on 25-1/2″ lightweight sporter bbls. Bbls are fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sights in sleeved-on island blocks, and soldered-on front blocks with ivory beads under slip-on hoods. Tops of bbls are engraved “Westley Richards & Co, London” and with caliber (“.458” is in gold). Rear portions are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs. Highly regarded case hardened 1897 dropping block actions feature cranked levers and sliding safety bolts in trigger guard housings. Actions are engraved with about 50% coverage well done triangles of large shaded scroll surrounding “Westley Richards” on each side. Well matched lightly streaked and well figured European (?) walnut capped pistol grip stocks measure 14-1/2″ over Silver type pads. Stocks feature point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grips, long chinstrap transitions to butts, large right hand shadow line cheekpieces, and sling eyes matching those on bbls on toe lines. Matching full rounded forends are screwed to the bbls. Drops at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drops at comb: approx 1-15/16″. Neutral casts. Weights: 8 lbs. 6 oz. and 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality custom double gun full length greenish canvas case with brass corners and trim is lined in royal blue cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Westley Richards label in lid. Case contains horn handled steel cleaning rod with brush and jag, horn handled turnscrew, square oil bottle, leather cartridge pouch, and two keys. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, since factory rebuild in 1973, with only a few light handling and operation marks on wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Actions are smooth. Case is excellent with some spots on top. Interior is excellent. John Kirton estimates that fewer than 1000 1897 rifles were produced, whereas Wal Winfer in BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES VOL 4 estimates that between 600 – 700 total of both 1881 and 1897 actions were produced. The very handy sliding side safety actions, such as this pair, are the hardest to find. 51695-3 MGM141 (10,000-12,500) ESA – Lot 1391

*SUPERBLY RECONDITIONED COGSWELL & HARRISON P. D. FARQUHARSON TANG SAFETY DROPPING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH CASE, RESTORED AND OWNED BY AUTHOR, AFRICAN PARK MANAGER, BIOLOGIST, CONSERVATION CONSULTANT, HARRY JOHN HERBERT.

SN 28937. Cal. .450 3-1/4″. 24″ Tapered round bbl is fitted with short quarter rib holding one standing, three folding leaf express sight. Bronze bead front is in short sleeved-on ramp with flip-over sight protector. Left side of breech end of bbl is engraved “450 3-1/2″ STRAIGHT TAPER SOLID METAL CASE”. Heavy sided late style P. D. Farquharson single shot dropping block action with tang safety is engraved with 80% coverage simple scroll. Dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver type pad and features point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, a shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and a vacant silver oval and a sling eye matching that banded on bbl on toe line. Stock has classic styling with nicely shaped side panels. Matching forend has horn tip and is screwed to bbl. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Neutral cast. Weight: 9 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 15″. Heavy jute cloth covered case with leather trim is lined in olive green baize, and contains a 5 round box of cartridges, and orig bbl shank. PROVENANCE: Although not presently so marked, a rifle of this SN and description fits the records of Cogswell & Harrison. The action was found in a scrap heap in South Africa by John Herbert, and was completely restored and rebuilt under his direction by South African rifle maker, Danie Joubert, and was the subject of an article by John Herbert in AFRICAN HUNTER magazine volume 7 no. 4, entitled “A Born Again Farquharson”. Also included are copies of articles on Danie Joubert, and other articles regarding rifles written by John Herbert, as well as a resume for Harry John Herbert, outlining a long career in African Conservation. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored. Metal parts retain nearly all of their new blue finishes with only a few light handling marks in wood finishes. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Case is fine. 51259-1 MGM148 (6,500-9,500) C&R – Lot 1392

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ALEXANDER HENRY SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK RIFLE WITH LEFT HAND LOCK.

SN 2458. Cal. 450 3-1/4. 28″ Tapered round bbl is fitted with one standing, one folding express rear, and silver bead front sights in small island blocks. Top of bbl is engraved “Alexr Henry 12 South St Andrew St Edinburgh Patent No 1728” (Rifling use number). Typical action with left hand peninsula crank back lock mounted with tall serpentine hammer and back sliding safety is engraved with near full coverage large open scroll on action and smaller shaded scroll on lock. “ALEXr HENRY” is on riband at rear of lockplate. Action patent use no. “567” is on receiver ring. Steel trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely streaked European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over coarsely checkered steel buttplate with trap. Trap contains rosewood handled striker key. Stock features usual point pattern checkering at grip and a silver oval on toe line engraved with an indecipherable monogram. Matching slim forend with Alexander Henry groove at tip, attaches to bbl with sliding side bolt through shaped steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-11/16″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Good, has not been refinished. Metal parts retain gray to brown patina with traces of orig finish. Stocks have considerable wear, and most of what appears to be orig finish, with numerous marks, scratches, and bumps. Bore is good to fine with scattered pitting, mostly shiny, needs cleaning. Lock is excellent. Right hand users prefer scarcer left hand lock Henry’s for ease of loading. 51693-3 MGM187 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1393