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HOLLAND & HOLLAND GRADE 3 DOUBLE RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:7,000.00 USD Estimated At:14,000.00 - 16,000.00 USD
HOLLAND & HOLLAND GRADE 3 DOUBLE RIFLE.

Cal. 500-450 NE. S# 19076. Bbls. 26" Chopper lump fitted w/ file cut quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight. Matching front ramp has flip up moon bead. Top of bbls. engraved w/ makers name & address on right & "Field Rifle Trial" information on left. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ London nitro proofs for 70 grains cordite & 480 grain bullet as well as ".450 EX". (The same caliber Teddy Roosevelt used in Africa during his 1909 Safari). Round bodied back spring sidelock top lever action features top tang extended over comb, non automatic bolted safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), pivoting third fastener engaging 3/8" rib extension, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, & double triggers (front checkered). Action is engraved w/ scroll borders. "Charge" "70 Grains Cordite" "500/450" "Case 3 1/4 Inches" is on bottom. Locks, w/ dipped top edge are engraved "Holland & Holland". Steel trigger guard has S# on tang & extends to steel grip cap w/ trap. Very nicely marbled European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14 3/4" over red Silver type pad & features classic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, along w/ a vacant silver oval w/ sling eye on toeline. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. DAH: approx. 2 1/2". DAC: approx. 1 11/16". Cast about 1/2" off. WEIGHT: 10 lbs. 12 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: makers oak & leather case w/ brass corners & central medallion engraved "HE" is lined in burgundy cloth. A gold embossed black morocco leather H&H label is in lid. Charge card for this gun regulated w/ tropical 68 grain loading is over another charge card also in lid. Bottom section is separated by a divider. Case contains an H&H marked oil bottle & two horn handled turn screws. Case also includes some cleaning equipment & two fired cases. There is a notice label regarding extractors & cleaning in bottom of action compartment. CONDITION: very good, as mostly refinished. Bbls. retain over 90% old reblack. Action cleaned to coin finish. Stocks have nearly all of an old oil refinish w/ a few subsequent marks, checkering recut. Bores are fine, strong rifling throughout w/ some light pitting in grooves toward breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls. are on face. Bolt lever has been shortened so safety is not blocked. Silver bead of front sight broken off. Case leather is fairly dark w/ numerous rubs & bumps. Newer straps & handle are good. Interior cloth is good w/ a label removed in lid. Bottom compartment has some light soiling & rubs along w/ some reblocking w/ a different colored cloth. Accessories are good. Case is musty. A classic old Holland in a great all-around caliber. (21-3898/MGM). CURIO. $14,000-16,000.