March 2010 Live Auction

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Lot #1363. 20 Gauge Holland & Holland Dominion Back-Action Sidelock Side-by-Side Shotgun

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. 
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