March 2010 Live Auction
Pre-Bidding Ends:
3/14/2010 11:45:00 AM
Live Floor and Internet Bidding Begins:
3/14/2010 12:00:00 PM
Lot #1363.
20 Gauge Holland & Holland Dominion Back-Action Sidelock Side-by-Side Shotgun
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| Description: |
Serial no. 19924, 20 ga. choked Full & Modified, 28" sleeved barrels, fluted stepped-down concave game rib, marked "Holland & Holland, Ltd. 98, New Bond Street, London, W.", case hardened 8-pinned sidelock action with light border scroll and Holland & Holland name inscribed on both sides; Miller single trigger, with ejectors. Original finely checkered splinter fore-end with Deeley improved fore-end release. Buttstock has been replaced in straight grip checkered circasian walnut with Pachmayr Old English buttpad.
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Condition: |
Very good as partially redone. Retaining approx. 20% thinning and muted case colors to frame and sideplate toning mostly to silver. Barrels retain approx. 98% English high quality reblue. Factory original fore-end shows light to moderate flattening of checks. Later replaced buttstock fits impeccably with light scuffs from field use. Length of pull: 14-3/16" to end of stock. 14-5/8" to end of buttpad. Action is tight, bores are excellent. |
| Estimate: |
$4,500 - $6,500 |