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April 23, 2023April 21, 2023 by Gregg

JOHN DICKSON & SON ROUND-ACTION 20 GAUGE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN – 28″ BARRELS: 28″ BARRELS, SKEET AND IMPROVED MODIFIED, 2-3/4″, DOUBLE TRIGGERS, STRAIGHT HAND GRIP, SPLINTER FOREND, CHECKERED BUTT, 5 LBS – 9 OZ, 1-1/2″ DAC, 2-1/2″ DAH, 14-3/4″ LOP. Scottish made 20 gauge Round-Action game shotgun. It has 28” blacked steel nitro proofed barrels fit with ejectors, 2-3/4″ chambers and a tapered smooth concave game rib with rib extension. The rib is marked “JOHN DICKSON & SON 21 FREDERICK STREET EDINBURGH”. Barrels are choked Skeet and Improved Modified. The coin finished gun is engraved with rose bouquets and fine scrolls with “JOHN DICKSON & SON PATENT” on bottom of the action body. Dickson Patent Round-Action with double triggers, Dickson signature gold washed extractor kickers and ejector compressors and automatic safety. Gold inlaid “SAFE” ahead of the checkered and engraved safety slide. Deluxe quality Turkish walnut stock with traditional straight hand grip and engraved gold stock oval, Splinter forend with Anson style push button release, 14-3/4″ LOP to a checkered butt, Cast Off 1/4” at face, 5 Lbs. – 9 Oz. The shotgun is presented in the maker’s single leather compact toe under case. Price: $49,000*

H&H LONDON ROYAL 20G SxS BEST QUALITY SIDELOCK SHOTGUN: Solid assisted open gun in good condition. Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Royal Caliber Info: 20 Gauge Ejectors: Yes Condition: Preowned Metal Condition: Good Barrels: 26″ Action: Sidelock Triggers: Single Gauge: 20 Gauge Stock Comb: 1 1/2″ Stock Heel: 2 5/8″ Stock Cast: Off Fore End: Checkered LOP: 15″ Rib: Concave Weight: 6.0 lbs Chokes: IC/M Price: $45,000*

Gorgeous & rare, all original Parker GHE 20ga with rare factory options – A&F Gun in excellent unaltered original condition:
Beautiful later Parker GHE 20ga made with 26″ barrels, original beavertail forend, double triggers, pistol grip buttstock with original “Parker” Dogs head buttplate. Gun originally ordered through Abercrombie and Fitch. Very rare configuration and all original! The gun remains in beautiful untouched original condition with more than 97% original barrel blue, 50% light original case color, 50% original trigger guard blue and more than 95% original wood finish. Stocks are sound and mechanics are crisp. Gun is tight, on face and screws are excellent and untouched. Buttplate is excellent and original. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Price: $12,950*

Scarce Dutch Arms Ned. Wapenmagazijn Jager-Haarlem 12 Gauge Side By Side Shotgun: MAKER/MARKETER: NED. WAPENMAGAZIJN V/H S. DE JAGER-HAARLEM MODEL: SIDE BY SIDE HAMMERLESS DOUBLE BARREL GAUGE: 12 OVERALL LENGTH: 45 INCHES BARRELS: 28 3/8 INCHES LOP: FRONT TRIGGER-14 3/8 INCHES REAR TRIGGER-13 1/2 INCHES WEIGHT: 6 lbs 15 ozs Price: $8,995.95*

Browning B-S/S 20 Gauge 28″ IM-F: Very Clean BSS w/ No Major Trauma. Light Handling Marks. Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge Manufacturer: Browning Model: B-S/S Serial Number: 1527B47 Barrel Length: 28″ Chambers: 3″ Ejectors: YES Condition: VERY GOOD Metal Condition: Very Good, Couple of marks on right side barrel by chamber Wood Condition: VERY GOOD Bore Condition: VERY GOOD Triggers: Single Silver Stock: Wood Gloss Stock Comb: 1 1/2″ DAC Stock Heel: 2 3/8″ DAH Butt Pad: Browning Polymer, Finish Starting to Flake LOP: 14 1/8″ to Center of pad Rib: Solid Weight: 6 lbs 13.5 oz Sights: Single Bead Choke Left: * FULL Choke Right: ** IM Engraving: YES Grips: Pistol Price: $2,995*

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March 19, 2023 by Gregg

HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL SELF OPENER, HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK 20 BORE S/S SHOTGUN: HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL SELF OPENER, HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK 20GA S/S, 1965 MFG DATE SOLD THROUGH ABERCROMBIE & FITCH NYC, H & H FULL COVERAGE SCROLL, 26″ BBLS, 2 3/4, CHOKED 1/4 1/2, STANDARD GAME RIB, EJECTORS, SINGLE TRIGGER, BEAUTIFUL FIGURED WALNUT, ST/SP, LOP 15″, 1 1/2, 2 3/8, 5LBS 13OZ, LEATHER VC CASE WITH ACCESSORIES, 97% BLUE & WOOD, EXCELLENT BORES, TIGHT ACTION! Price: $38,950*

Stunning Holland and Holland Best Quality 12ga “Royal” made for Abercrombie and Fitch – A fantastic game gun & near mint at 6lbs even: Fabulous ultra lightweight 12ga Holland. This gun is part of a small grouping made for Abercrombie and Fitch with a couple known in this serial number range having the same gold inlays and barrel markings. This gun, made with 26-5/8″ (67-1/2 cm), splinter forend with scroll engraved Anson type push button release. Made with double triggers, auto ejectors, non-auto safety (gold inlaid “SAFE” in front of safety slide. Beautiful straight grip buttstock with carved tear drops behind locks, long trigger guard tang, and terminates with its original checkered butt. The gun remains in beautiful excellent to near mint orignal finish with more than 97% original finishes throughout. There is a bit of toning on the trigger guard tang, from carry, not wear and tear. Bores are brilliant and shiny, mechanics are crisp. The gun has been shot but very well taken care of and is beautiful throughout. Price: $22,950*

Magnificently engraved, pristine Beretta S3EL 12 ga O/U sidelock from golden era (1956) with rare DT and ejectors in its factory case and cover: What a fantastic, classic configuration, a time capsule from the late 1950s, almost as-new. Profusely engraved best quality hand-made gun from Beretta’s best era of engraving and workmanship (by the then still working pre-war generation of gunmakers). These guns were Beretta’s tops and then were mostly hand-crafted in a seperate facility out of special steels for the barrrels (very hard hi chromium content) and highest quality wood and engraving. Beretta’s pre-1960s ‘S” sidelock design is far superior and more expensive to make than those on the later “S0″designated guns and certainly superior than today’s “SOs”. Rennaissance Scroll engraved sidelocks, receiver and mounts (furniture) of Master Quality signed in small engraved letters “U.G.” just forward of trigger guard. Rare double triggers, auto ejectors, cocking indicators, auto safety. All original and “about mint” with all the blue and coin finish. Straight grip fancy walnut and fine checkering with original finishes in perfect condition. 14 9/16 in LOP to checkered butt. 1 1/2 in and 2 in drops, cast-off for RH is 1/4, pitch= 6 in. Matching checkered game style forearm. Barrels are 28 3/8″ in with solid rib choked 27 pts lower (.027) and 38 pts upper (.038), 2 3/4 in chambers. Mint bores and in perfect working order. This gun just has not been used and is as tight as new. Weight is 7 lbs, 3 oz and balances 1/2 in in front of hinge pin, very dynamic handling. With original Beretta EL grade fitted luggage case and original canvas protective outer cover. I am also including at this pricea new Negrini leather case with a canvas protective cover ($650 value) which I store it in, to preserve the original for another 67 years! Price: $12,950*

Fabulous Greifelt 20 ga. OU Pre-WW2 German Shotgun: Outstanding condition Griefelt 20 gauge over under. 26″ barrels marked Von Lengerke & Detmold with a raised engine-turned solid rib choked full/full (.030/.034), 2-1/2″ chambers. This pre-war beauty proofed October 1933 is as good as they get. T he small-scaled action with accents of fine scroll features single selective trigger and auto ejectors. Rich with case color, the breech face hardly show any signs of use. Prince of Wales round grip stock of extraordinary amber and gold color. Ribbons of contrasting black figure running perfectly throughout. Three piece forend has an Anson release. Measures 1-1/2″ comb, 2-3/8″ heel, 13-1/2″ LOP to an original grooved buttplate. This little gem retains nearly all the original lustrous blue of a bygone era. Inspect the photos, the finishes just jump out at you! Weighing just 5 lbs, 2 oz. Price: $8,950*

WINCHESTER MODEL 23 LIGHT DUCK 20 GAUGE SIDE-BY-SIDE: SN# LD-72E 28″ RAISED RIB BARRELS FULL AND FULL (.038 AND .038 CONSTRICTIONS) 3″ CHAMBERS SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER EJECTORS BEAVERTAIL FOREARM STEEL CAPPED PISTOL GRIP RECOIL PAD GREAT CONDITION WITH SOME LIGHT HANDLING 6LBS 15 OZ 2 1/2″ DAH 1 1/2″ DAC 14 1/8″ LOP Price: $4,250*

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November 6, 2022 by Gregg

HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE ROYAL- TOTALLY ORIG- 96% ORIG CASE COLORS- OVERALL 95% COND- EXC WOOD- ORIG LEATHER TRUNK- ORIG I. C. & M- MADE in 1965: #36840, Holland & Holland 13 Bruton Street, London: A 12 Bore Bar Action Sidelock Hand Detachable Assist Opening Royal Ejector That Remains Original as Built, Made 1965, Made for Colonel John D. Renaud, 28″ Ejector Chopper Lump Barrels at .728 .009 & .019 (Imp.Cyl. & Mod.), Original 2 3/4″ chambers, Original bore size and chokes, London proof at 3 1/4 tons and 2 3/4″, Brazier locks that look like new, Double triggers, Splinter forend, Straight hand stock at 14 7/8 x 1 7/16 x 2 1/16″ over a full face checkered butt, Very slight cast-off for the right hand, It points well, Great game gun weight at 6 lbs. 10 oz., Excellent wood with deep black/brown color & contrast, 98% coverage of classic Royal scroll engraving with deep relief on the receiver breech, 97% original barrel blue, 96% original case colors remain, The original wood finish is at 94% with slight handling marks, The checkering is at 99%, The barrels inside and out look as new with superb striking on the outside, The barrels ring with a pronounced chime. The whole is cased in the original leather cornered leather trunk with a full complement of cleaning accessories plus the 13 Bruton Street trade label. This is all 1965 H&H Royal that remains totally original as it left the showroom in London. This H&H Royal has wood that will last a lifetime, virtually new barrels, great dimensions and game gun weight, smack on the face with all the bite left and it remains in excellent condition from the muzzles to the checkered butt. Price: $29,000

Westley Richards – Boxlock, SxS, 16ga. 26″ Barrels Choked IC/M. MAKE OFFER: Barrels choked IC/Mod, beautiful circassian Turkish walnut capped pistol grip stock, checkered butt, beavertail forend, double triggers, automatic ejectors, solid game rib, crossbolt lockup, side clips, drop points on stock, absolutely gorgeous deep scroll engraving with WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO in ribbons, wedges engraved on breeches of barrels, wood and checkering in excellent condition, perfect and sharp engraving, strong case coloring, a great 16ga. lightweight game gun, available for immediate delivery. 5 lbs. 14 oz. 14 1/8” x 1 ½” x 2 ½” Price: $12,995

Arrieta 557 – New England Arms – Side Lock Ejector – 28ga – 28″ IC / M: 2001 – Arrieta – Side Lock Ejector – 28ga, 2-3/4″, 28″ IC/M (.002/.010) Ejectors, Double Triggers, English Stock – LOP 14-3/4″, Drop 1-1/2″ to 2-1/4″, Slight Cast Off, Weight – 5 lbs. 15 oz. Made for New England Arms in 2001. Remains in Near New Condition! Shipping to CONUS included in price. Price: $5,450

ANTHONY KENNEDY CORNWALL BEST QUALITY LIGHTWEIGHT (5LBS 15OZ) BOXLOCK EJECTOR 2 3/4” CHAMBERS EXCELLENT CONDITION MAKE OFFER

: Anthony Kennedy 12ga best lightweight boxlock ejector 26″ ejector barrels Lockup tight as new 2 3/4″ chambers Choked .008/.009 IC/IC Bores .729/.729 LOP 14 1/2 over checkered butt DAC 1 1/2 DAH 1 3/4 Cast off 1/4″ 5lbs 15oz Best quality boxlock with scroll back action figured walnut stock a rose and scroll engraving with gold name inlaid on both sides of the case colored action. This gun was built in the 1970s and has seen very little use, great upland gun that you can shoot modern ammo out of and carry all day long. Price: $4,500

AYA MODEL XXV (MODEL 25) HAND-DETACHABLE SxS SPANISH SIDELOCK: AYA MODEL 25 XXV, 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE. HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK, 25″ BARRELS, IMP CYL. AND MODIFIED, CHURCHILL HIGH THIN RIB, 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS, SINGLE BEAD SIGHT, EXCELLENT BLUE, MIRROR PERFECT BORES. GORGEOUS FULL COVERAGE SCROLL AND FOLIATE ENGRAVING PATTERN, GOLD INLAYS IN 5 PLACES, ALL METAL SURFACES PROFUSELY ENGRAVED, CASE COLORED FRAME AND LOCKS. STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK, SPLINTER FOREARM, FINE CHECKERING. STRAIGHT GRAIN EUROPEAN WALNUT, 1 1/4″ X 2″ X 13 1/2″, 6 POUNDS, 9 OUNCES, HALF INCH SILVERS PAD, INSTALL A ONE INCH SILVERS PAD AND THE LENGTH WOULD BE 14″, NEUTRAL CAST. THE GUN WAS OBVIOUSLY NUMBER ONE OF A PAIR. GORGEOUS HIGH-QUALITY SPANISH DOUBLE. Price: $2,950

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October 30, 2022 by Gregg

Holland & Holland SxS Sidelock “The Royal Model” 28ga – 28” – Single Trigger – Pistol Grip – Maker’s Case w/Accessories – One Owner: Holland & Holland “The Royal Model” 28ga – 28” – Single Trigger – Color Case Hardened – Hand Detachable Sidelock – Self Opener – Automatic Safetly – Pistol Grip – Maker’s Case w/Accessories – One Owner – Gem Colored Pins “Extra Finish” – Very Hard to Find a “Good Gun” in 28ga… this is a Great Gun for the value – Excellent Dimensions – this gun was appropriately used for what it was built for – owner was a quail hunter – wear can be seen from the in-and-out process of a South Texas hunting rig’s sheep’s wool leather wrapped scabbard – it is priced to sell – no discounts from here. This gun if sent to the right gunsmith could be refurbished to new depending on the craftsman. You would then have a gun that would look like a factory new Holland – this ad will only be live for 30 days – replacement value new would be $200,000 and a couple of years wait time. Price: $65,000

PIOTTI 20 MOD KING I- LIKE NEW & OVERALL 97%- SUPER WOOD- 29″ CHOPPER LUMP Bbls.- BUILT in 2005- EXC CONTESSA ENGRAVING- NICE CASE- 6 Lbs. 6 Oz: #9872, Fratelli Piotti, Gardone Val Trompia, Brescia Italy: A 20 Bore Model King 1 Bar Action Sidelock Ejector Game Gun Built in 2005, 29″ Chopper Lump Ejector barrels at 15.8mm = .621 .009 & .015″ (Tight Imp.Cyl. & Mod.), Original 3″ chambers, KG 1,220 weight barrels, Concave matted top rib, Double triggers with the front articulated, Rolled trigger guard edge for the right hand, Splinter forend with a frontal Anson release, Straight hand stock at 14 7/8 x 1 7/16 x 2 1/4″ over a full face checkered butt, Slight Cast-Off for the right hand, 6 lbs. 6 oz., 96% coverage of very nice scroll and rose bouquet engraving by Giorgia Contessa on a soft coin finished frame, It has s Super piece of European Walnut with excellent deep black/brown contrast with fiddleback, This King 1 is with original barrel blue at 97%, The stock and forend at 97%, The checkering at 100%, The barrels inside and out remain as new. This Piotti quality piece has 4 retaining screws on key screws on both the trigger guard, toplever and inside the forend. It is cased in the factory leather cornered leather trunk with a full set of accessories that are stamped Piotti. Here is another Classic game gun, with the proper size action body with the correct weight, for 20 Bore gunning by one of the leading gunmaking firms in the world. This piece will remain a treasure forever. Price: $24,000

JP Sauer 12g SxS Deluxe Sidelock: JP Sauer Model: Deluxe Sidelock Ejectors: Yes Barrels: 28.5″ Gauge: 12 Gauge LOP: 14 1/4″. Price: $14,995

GRULLA MODEL 216RL ROUND BODY SIDELOCK 28 GAUGE: SN# 31-03-199-04 MADE 2004 28″ SOLID RIB BARRELS (.008 AND .010 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS DOUBLE TRIGGERS EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM ENGLISH GRIP LEATHER COVERED RECOIL PAD EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH SOME LIGHT HANDLING CASED WITH PAPERWORK 5LBS 15 OZ 2 1/2″ DAH 1 1/2″ DAC 14 3/4″ LOP. Price: $9,950

HIGHLY ENGRAVED SIMSON SxS SIDELOCK PIGEON GUN – 12 GAUGE 29 3/8″ BARRELS: Simson ejector pigeon gun made in Germany in 1951. Elaborate scroll and game scene engraving. Carved oak leaf fences. Nicely stocked in an English style with tear drops at the lock plates. Double underbite with one lump protruding through the cation. Concealed Greener style third fastener. Articulated front trigger. Long trigger guard tang. Anson push rod fastening system. Manual safety. Slightly raised and tapered top rib. Bottom rib has plugged swivel holes. Two stock ovals one with initials of KHL and the other with a pigeon in flight. Outstanding condition showing light use. Nicely figured European walnut with double border checkering pattern. Barrels are 29 3/8″Chambers are 2 3/4″. Right barrel measures .727 with 23/1000 choke (Imp Mod). Left barrel is .724 with 40/1000 Choke (Full). Weight of the gun is 8 LBS 4 5/8 OZ. . LOP – 14 5/8″. Drop at comb 1 9/16″. Drop at heel – 2 5/8″. Price: $6,250

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August 29, 2021 by Gregg

Holland & Holland ‘Royal’ Sidelock Ejector Shotgun with 26 inch barrels: A pre-owned 20 gauge Holland & Holland ‘Royal’ Sidelock Ejector Shotgun with 26 inch barrels at our Dallas Showroom. Holland & Holland sidelock ejector with patent assisted opening mechanism, double triggers and automatic safety. Action: 20 gauge, Sidelock ejector, Triggers: Double, Safety: Automatic. Barrels: 26 inch, Chamber: 2 3/4 inch, Rib: Game concaved with file cut surface, Chokes: 1/4 & 1/4. Stock: Deluxe grade Walnut, 14 5/8 inches, Semi pistol grip, Butt End Finish: Chequered, Forend: Splinter Style Forend. Engraving: Royal Scroll, Finish: Case colour finish. Weight: 5lbs – 10 oz. Case: Single Leather case. Date of Manufacture: 1960. Price: $38,000

Fantastic August Francotte XXV 16ga best quality sidelock game gun – Ultra lightweight Game Gun that is stone new and stunningly gorgeous: Stone cold gorgeous 16ga August Francotte 16ga game gun made with straight stock, double triggers, auto ejectors, splinter forend, and original beautifully checkered butt. Case hardened action is near fully engraved in beautiful floral scroll pattern as seen in the photos. Stunning straight grained European Walnut with fiddleback that is just so pretty! Overall the gun remains in near mint original condition with virtually all original refinish remaining on both wood and metal surfaces. The gun would make an outstanding woodcock and grouse gun! Mechanics are crips, bores are brilliant and shiny. Gun is tight as new. Model: XXV Best Sidelock Barrel Length: 25″ Chambers: 2-3/4 Ejectors: Yes Condition: Near mint Metal Condition: Near mint Wood Condition: Near Mint Bore Condition: Brilliant and shiny Triggers: Double Triggers Stock Comb: 1-1/2″ Stock Heel: 2″ Fore End: Splinter with Deeley release Butt Pad: Checkered butt LOP: 14-1/8 Weight: 5lbs 12oz Choke Left: Full Choke Right: Light Mod. Price: $10,950

Browning Superposed 20 Gauge Over – Under: Bores are good. Some light finish loss in places mostly on barrels. Also has some scattered minor handling marks on stock and forearm. The butt plate has some chips around the edges. Serial Number: 18853 Chambers: 3 in Ejectors: Yes Condition: Pre-owned Barrels: 28 in Barrel Type: O/U Action: Box Lock Triggers: Single Selective Gauge: 20ga Stock: Round knob Prince of Wales grip Stock Drop: Drop to Comb: 2-1/8″, Drop to Heel: 1-1/2 Fore End: Rounded LOP: 14-1/4 in Rib: Vented Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz Manufacture Date: 1960 Chokes: Fixed: Skeet/Skeet Case: None. Price: $3,999.99

Cogswell & Harrison 16 bore ‘ Regency’ Boxlock Ejector: Serial no. 80236, 26in nitro barrels, rib inlaid in script ‘Regency’ the barrels engraved ‘Cogswell & Harrsion Ltd. 168 Piccadilly London W1, 2 3/4 in chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, scroll-back action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid ‘safe’ detail, gold washed triggers, bold well executed full coverage acanthus scroll engraving, french grey finish, 15 inch LOP with english leather covered pad, weight 6lb., bores measure .665-right, . 662+ left, wall thicknesses 26- thou right and 27 thou left, in lightweight leathher case. A nice well balanced, light sweet 16 bird gun. Price: $3,500

SKB Estate 20 Gauge Bird Gun with 28” Barrels, Double Triggers, and Long Length of Pull– Excellent: SKB Estate 20 gauge side-by-side shotgun with brilliant case coloring and deep, rich bluing. Great quail, grouse and woodcock gun. Double triggers, manual safety, and extractors. Weight is 6lb 5oz. Straight grip splinter forearm stock configuration for quick handling. *** The richly blued 28” barrels are chambered for 2-3/4” and 3” shotshells. They are topped by a raised solid tapered crosshatched rib with a white Bradley style white front sight for greater visibility. The right barrel is bored 0.626 with a constriction of 0.008 for Improved Cylinder choke. The left barrel is bored 0.628 and has a constriction of 0.013 for Modified choke. *** The straight grip stock and splinter forearm are made of nicely figured Turkish walnut. Checkering is crisp. Condition is great with only a few minor handling marks. Stock dimensions are 15” to a checkered butt by 1-3/8” by 2”. Neutral cast. *** This nicely double is a perfectly configured bird slayer. Fast moving. Sure pointing. And handsome. You will be proud to uncase this little beauty at the range and enjoy carrying it afield. A lot of gun for the money. Better move quickly before someone else takes it away. Price: $1,895

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August 24, 2021August 22, 2021 by Gregg

Holland & Holland is one the UKs oldest and most famous gunmakers. In this video by TGS Outdoors, Simon Reinhold, Holts Head of Operations, talks about the maker and goes over some guns that came up in Holts 2021 auction.

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As good as it gets: a 10g Holland & Holland Royal SxS …

February 1, 2021 by Gregg

A superb Holland & Holland Royal 10g with 31" barrels — A superb Holland & Holland Royal 10g with 31″ barrels

On the face of it, the word “best” s a simple meaning: Traditionally, it was the top-grade gun built by a manufacturer. But in an era when guns were almost entirely hand made, quality varied, and some best guns were best-er than others.

Check out this H&H Royal to see what I mean. I don’t know who they made this gun for or why they did such a nice job on it, but it’s one of the finest Holland & Holland Royal I’ve seen.

The Royal is Holland & Holland’s flagship gun. They’ve been building it since the 1890s, and it has been copied by countless makers in the UK to Spain, Germany, and Japan.

The engraving pattern on this gun is the company’s famous acanthus-scroll (inspired by the work of textile designer William Morris), but it’s executed a higher level than what you see on your average Royal. Everything is done a bit better, too. The action is a bit crisper, the wood a bit more elegant, the checkering a bit more careful. Overall, it’s a stunning gun.

HOLLAND & HOLLAND – ROYAL SXS 10 BORE

#23367. 31″ NITRO PROOFED STEEL BARRELS 2 7/8″ CHAMBERS, PROOFED FOR 1 1/2 OZ, DOUBLE TRIGGER, EJECTOR, SPLINTER FOREARM, ENGLISH GRIP, MINT CONDITION, ORIGINAL, OAK AND LEATHER MAKERS CASE, 9LBS 4 OZ, 2 1/4″ DAH, 1 1/2″ DAC, 14 3/4″ LOP. PRICE: $49,500

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August 2, 2020 by Gregg

Holland & Holland – Royal “Pigeon” Gun – 12ga – 30” – 3” – Full/Half (.019/.038) – 15” x 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” – 7.7 lbs – March 17, 1958: Matted Rib – Hinged Front Trigger – Self Opener – Provenance Data Pictured (please read) – This is a gun that was built for a gentleman that was “staying at the Ritz Hotel whilst in London!” – the original “RBL” initials are on the case, but the oval now has been changed to “JBL” (perhaps a family heir of the gun) – **IMPORTANT NOTE: this gun was specifically built as a “Pigeon and Live Bird” gun – as stated in the Holland & Holland Letter. Price: $32,995

Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. ~ A-10 American ~ Over Under ~ 20 Gauge: American black walnut English grip stock, hunting forend, Galazan recoil pad, gold single selective trigger adjustable for length of pull. Full side lock shotgun with hand detachable locks, tasteful light scroll engraving over traditional bone and charcoal case coloring. Satin blue 26″ barrels. Excellent condition in makers travel case.Chambers: 2 3/4 Inch Barrels: 26 Inch Triggers: Single, Tang Select Stock Dimensions: 14 1/2 Inch LOP, 2 1/4 Inch DAH, 1 1/2 Inch DAC, Neutral Cast Fore End: Field Weight: 6 Lbs 2 Oz. Sights: Matted Vent Rib, Red Front Chokes: 5- Tube Set. Price: $7,999.99

Beretta S3 12 Gauge OU Shotgun: 28 1/2″ Chokes: F – F L.O.P. : 14″ Drop: 1 1/2″C x 2 3/8″H Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz Ser. #: 19438 Stock #: 9481 Price: $5,950

Belgian Browning Super Light Superposed 20 Ga

Belgian Browning Super Light Superposed 20 Ga: Consigned to Cole’s is this very nice Belgian Browning Superposed Super Light in 20 ga with 26-inch barrels. The shotgun bears serial # 223PW02990. The bores are excellent. The upper barrel is choked Mod (**) and the lower is choked IC (**-). This shotgun weighs in at 5lbs 14 oz, a true super lightweight. The shotgun has a long tang, straight grip. The LOP is 14 ¾” and terminates with a Decelerator recoil pad. The stock has various minor nicks and dings from days afield. The gun is nice and tight and there is no looseness to be found open or when in battery. The bluing is just starting to flake from the bottom of the receiver from carry. Some very minor loss of factory finish is observed along the tang as well. Again, this from honest use pursuing dove and quail. One of the best I have seen or found out here in a very, very long time. Price: $4650

Zoli & Rizzini Field Grade S/S 20 Gauge: Offered for sale is this classic Field Grade double trigger side-by-side shotgun manufactured by Zoli&Rizzini in Magno Italy and imported to the U.S. by Abercrombie & Fitch in the1960s. The overall condition of this gun is very good to excellent rating in the 90% range. It has magnificent case hardened scalloped coloring enhanced by intricate engraving patterns and a blue finish on the frame, boxlock, lever and breech areas. The hardwood checkered Wales type grip and forearm are distinct and show very little ware. The top lever and boxlock plate also show fine engraving patterns adding value to this gun. Lock up is tight and the trigger mechanics are crisp. Overall the bluing is very uniform on both barrels with the possible exception of some very small age spots on the right side barrel. The stock shows some limited handling marks on one side which is to be expected for a field grade gun of this age. Overall it was well cared for over the years and is a very collectible firearm. Excellent value in this price range. Manufacturer: Zoli & Rizzini, Model: A&F Field Grade. Serial Number: 2427, Barrel Length: 26″, Bore Info: 2 3/4″, Ejectors: No, Condition: Very Good, Metal Condition: Good, Wood Condition: Lite Handling Marks, Bore Condition: Good, Barrels: 2, Action: Box Lock, Triggers: 2, Gauge: 20, Stock: Walnut, Butt Pad: Original, LOP: 14.25 inches, Finish: Blue, Weight: 6.5 pounds, Manufacture Date: 1965, Choke Left: M, Choke Right: IC. Price: $1,995

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July 26, 2020 by Gregg

A pre-owned 20 gauge Holland & Holland ‘Royal’ Sidelock Ejector Shotgun with 26-inch barrels: Holland & Holland sidelock ejector with patent assisted opening mechanism, double triggers and automatic safety. Chamber: 2 3/4 inch, Rib: Game concaved with file cut surface, Chokes: 1/4 & 1/4 Stock: Length: 14 5/8 inches, Grip: Semi pistol grip, Butt End Finish: Chequred, Forend: Splinter Style Forend. Engraving: Description: Royal Scroll Finish: Case colour finish. Weight: 5lbs – 10 oz, Case: Single Leather case. Date of Manufacture: 1960. Price: $38,000

Perazzi MX20 SC3 OU 20ga with 27 3/4″ bbls, Multichoke: Perazzi MX20 SC3 game gun with fine rose and scroll engraving, vibrant color case hardening, single selective non-removable trigger, rich-grained straight grip stock (14 7/8″ lop over leather covered pad), tapered forend, ventilated rib, and factory external choke tubes. This may be one of the most attractive versions of the SC3 upgrades offered by Perazzi through the years. Factory luggage case included. Price: $13,495

Winchester 21 Deluxe Grade IV Engraved 12 Gauge (W10734): Made in 1939. Has a 26” barrel. Beautiful gun in excellent condition. Engraving is nice and sharp in a number IV factory pattern. Wood is excellent. Gun comes with a factory letter. Excellent Deluxe gun! Price: $14,950

Beautiful A.H. Fox A Grade 16 Gauge SXS with Original Box: Beautiful A.H. Fox “A” Grade 16 Gauge shotgun. Has the original box. Made in 1937. 16 Gauge with 28” barrels. Gun is in mint condition. All of the original blue and case colors remain. Engraving is sharp. Wood is excellent. This is a double extractor gun. This gun comes in the original box and is in mint condition. There is a letter accompanying this gun confirming all features. Beautiful example of an A.H. Fox “A” Grade double-barrel shotgun. Price: $7,950

Pedro Arrizabalaga ~ Side by Side ~ 20 Gauge: This handcrafted Pedro Arrizabalaga 20 gauge side by side features and English style straight stock. The deluxe walnut stock has an oil finish and fine checkering. The receiver is engraved with heavy scroll work. There is a second forend, original paperwork. Chambers: 2-3/4 inch, Metal Condition: Excellent, Wood Condition: Excellent, Barrels: 27-1/2 inch barrel, Triggers: Smooth double triggers, Stock Dimensions: LOP 14-1/8 inch to forward trigger; DAC 1 3/4″; DAH 2 1/2, Fore End: Matching semi beavertail, second forend splinter style, Butt Pad: Checkered. Price: $4,599.99

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June 10, 2018 by Gregg

Holland & Holland “The Royal” .410 Bore 3” – Deep Engraving – Sidelock – Case Color – Rich Colors on Wood & Frame: Small Frame – Deep Engraving – Self Opener – Sidelock – Case Color – Rich Colors on Wood & Frame – Chokes: XF/XF – 26 1/2” Barrels – 14 7/8” X 1 3/8” X 2 1/8” – 4 lbs. 14 ozs. – Leather Pad – Accessories: Leather Case, Key, Oil, Oil Bottle & Patches – This Fine Shotgun has amazing rich case colors and wood – it’s dimensions and weight resonate that of a gun made for field adventure with a classy twist. One of Holland & Holland’s small frame guns with the right configuration and style. Nothing to apologize for on this gun, it has been shot – the evidence is so minute, I won’t mention it. Price: $89,995

Piotti – King – 20 ga – Sidelock- Side-by-Side Shotgun: Price: $18,800.00
Item Number: PIOA168
Shotgun type: SxS
Action: Sidelock
Ejectors: Yes
Trigger: Double
Grip: Straight Grip
Forend: Checkered
Lop: 15 1/2 ”
Pad thickness: ”
Type of butt: Checkered Wood
Drop comb: 1 1/2 ”
Drop heel: 2 ”
Cast amount: 1/8 ”
Cast: Off
Weight: 6 lbs, 4 oz
Manufactured in: Italy
Finish: Case Colored
Overall condition: Very Good
Stock condition: Very Good
Metal condition: Very Good
Stock: Original finish
Metal: Original finish
Type of Case: Leather Luggage Case
Extra barrels: 0
Barrel info:
Gauge: 20 ga
Chamber: 3 ”
Length: 28 ”
Chokes: IC/IM
Rib type: Concave
Comments : Gun is in very good condition with a few light blemishes, stock has inlaid initials.

J.P. Sauer & Sohn 16g SxS Boxlock Ejector SxS: J.P. Sauer & Sohn Ejector Anson & Deely Boxlock

16 x 16 Ga 2 3/4 – 27 3/4. Best Krupp 3 ring steel chocked F & 1M .024 – .020, 14 3/4 pull to checkered butt plate with heel and toe plates, Prince of Wales grip. Gold stock oval game scene and scroll engraving. 99% Barrel blue, 95+% case color. Made July, 1939. Custom ordered by a (Wielben Stuttgart Germany) Fine Condition. Price: $8900

Heym 20 Gauge SxS Boxlock Game Gun. Pre-WWII Beautiful Full Engraving Excellent Condition: Price: $8,250
Manufacturer Information: F.W. Heym of Suhl, Germany
Model: Sideplated boxlock
Barrel Engravings: Barrel band engraving. Barrels are highest quality Krupp steel.
Frame Engravings: Deep cut game scenes featuring setters and partridge surrounded by Germanic floral scroll.
Full coverage.
Condition Percentage: The gun retains 99% of the metal finish and 98% of the barrel blue.
Complete Serial Number: 6086
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1930
Finish: Coin finished receiver and rust blued barrels.
Action Type: Top lever Sideplated boxlock
Gauge: 20 Ga.
Barrel Length: 26” LOP: 15”
Specialty Features: Cased gun, full coverage engraving, cocking indicators, sideclips, checkered triggers.

Connecticut ~ RBL Launch Edition ~SxS~Boxlock~20 Ga.: Price: $3549.77

Manufacturer: RBL001096
Caliber: 20 Gauge
Chambers: 2 3/4
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Bright and Shiny
Barrels: 28″ Choke Tube barrels
Triggers: Double Hard Gold Trigger inside a rolled double edge trigger guard
Stock: 2X Premium Walnut Stock
Stock Dimensions:
14 1/4″ or 14 3/4″ LOP
Fore End: Splinter forend
Butt Pad: Hard Rubber Butt Plate
Weight: 6.2 lbs
Sights: Single Brass Bead
Chokes: Left barrel: Modified | Right barrel: Improved Cylinder
Extras: Includes the RBL Launch Edition Case with 5 Chokes. Features scroll engraving designed by Richard Roy.

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September 17, 2017September 17, 2017 by Gregg

Holland & Holland Royal .577 Side-by-Side Double Rifle

Holland & Holland Royal .577 Nitro Express Side-by-Side Double Rifle: Cased. Hensoldt-Wetzlar Diasta 4×32 scope. Price: $124,500
Serial Number: 35242
Caliber: 577
Ejectors: Yes
Barrels: 23 inches
Action: RE
Triggers: Double Triggers
Stock Comb: 1 5/8 inches
Stock Heel: 3 1/8 inches
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: 7/8 inches
LOP: 14 1/4 inches
Weight: 12 lbs. 5 ounces

William Young, Bury St Edmunds, S’folk. Exceptional 19-bore double barreled flintlock sporting gun, ca. 1815: Weight: 5 Lbs. 15 oz. Superb 30” Damascus barrels retaining much of an original brown finish have excellent bores which appear to be unaltered from their original boring. Stepped-in breeches with platinum touch hole liners retain much of the original hardening color and show little evidence of use. One of the gold breech poincon is a replacement. Extremely fine locks show little use and feather springs retain traces of the original fire blue from being “drawn” after tempering. Stock shows lots of minor handling marks but retains virtually all of the original varnish. Original ramrod. Overall in beautiful , little used, condition retaining a fair amount of original finish throughout and in superb mechanical condition. Extremely fast ignition comparable in lock time to the best British maker’s of the day. This gun (each barrel) will still place 37% of a 1 oz. load of #6 shot on a 22”x 32” sheet of paper at 43 yds. using 2 ¼ drams of Goex fffg powder (1100 ft/sec). Compare that performance with your favorite modern sporting gun ….. you might be surprised at the results! These late British flintlock-era double guns are quite rare in this condition and you would be hard pressed to find a better example. Price: POR

John Blanch Sidelock SxS Shotgun with Stunning nitro proofed Damascus and Woodward snap action style forward under lever:This high grade English sidelock is just plain elegant and beautiful. Look at the pictures and see the stunning Damascus pattern and the wonderful wood, engraving, and fences, and I am sure you will agree. The nitro proofed bores are totally shiny and clean with no pitting. The Balance is perfect. I hunt with a forward underlever and find them very ergonomic. I probably will never go back to a top lever gun I like these guns so much. Price: $4,800
Serial Number: 5263
Ejectors: No
Barrels: 28
Barrel Type: Damascus
Action: Sidelock
Gauge: 12 gauge
Stock Comb: 1 1/2
Stock Heel: 2
Stock Cast: 3/16
LOP: 14 3/4″ to heel and
Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz.
Choke Left: .034 full
Choke Right: Cylinder
Proof:Nitro: 2 1/2″ nitro
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .025
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .021

BERETTA – SO2 – 28″ Bbls – Double Triggers – Solid Vintage SidelocK OU: 12ga, 2-3/4″, 27-1/2″ IC / LM (.007 / .012) Boehler Steel Bbls, Ejectors, Double Triggers, Prince of Wales Grip, LOP 14-1/2″ Drop 1-1/2″ to 2-7/16″, Weight 6 lbs. 15 oz. A wooden spacer and Beretta butt plate have been fitted to extend the stock. The stock has NOT been cut. Very nice work. The stock is 13-7/8″ without the extension. So, remove the extension and add a pad and the stock will go almost 15″ with a standard 1″ pad. Excellent Condition. The stocks have been refinished. The barrels appear to be original. Price: $3550

CHARLES DALY M-500 SXS 12 GA 2 3/4″ SxS Shotgun: 28″ bbls, bright shiny smooth bores, fixed FULL/MOD chokes, blued finish, very nice checkered grip stock and forearm, double trigger, LOP (front trigger) – 14″, DAC – 1 3/4″, and DAH – 2 3/4″. This shotgun is in excellent condition. Price: $699

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July 30, 2017July 30, 2017 by Gregg

1958 HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL 12 GAUGE, 3 INCH CHAMBER SELF OPENER LIVE PIGEON GUN: #36328, with original Case. 30 inch barrel, 2 triggers. Includes letter from Holland and Holland. Additionally the Case was verified as matched to the gun in 1958 the original owner was from Peru and travel to England to have it made. I have the original purchase order ROYAL SELF OPENER PIGEON GUN 1/2 CHOKE AND FULL CHOKE 7POUNDS 6 OUNCES CASED WITH TOOLS AND EXTRA STRIKERS. Price: $29,000

B. Searcy & Co. Classic Model 500 Nitro Express SxS Double Rifle: 14.5 LOP, 24″ Barrels, Over the comb top tang, Ejectors. Almost as new condition, buyer has warrenty as if purchased new from MFG. Price: $19,500

GASTINNE RENETTE BEST QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR SXS 20 GAUGE: 27 1/2″ MOD AND FULL 2 3/4 DOUBLE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM ENGLISH GRIP LIKE NEW ORIGINAL CONDITION IN MAKERS LEATHER CASE 5LB 15 OZ X 2 1/4″ X 1 1/4″ X 14 1/4″. Price: $17,500

BERETTA SILVERHAWK 10GA SxS MAGNUM: A quality built 3 1/2in 10ga SxS. Excellent condition. No issues. Gun has seen very little use. Price: $2150
Model: SILVER HAWK
Chambers: 3 1/2IN
Condition: EXCELLENT
Metal Condition: EXCELLENT

Wood Condition: VERY GOOD
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT
Barrels: 32IN
Triggers: ARTICULATING FRONT
Gauge: 10GA
Stock Comb: 1 3/8 IN
Stock Heel: 2 3/8 IN
Butt Pad: ORIGINAL
LOP: 13 7/8 IN
Weight: 9LBS 9OZ
Manufacture Date: 1961
Choke Left: FULL
Choke Right: FULL

J.P. Sauer & Son SxS 12 Gauge: Price: $999.99

Caliber: 12 Gauge
Chambers: 2 3/4
Metal Condition: Good with Carry Wear to Bottom of Receiver
Wood Condition: Good with Handling Marks, No Cracks
Bore Condition: Good, No Pitting or Dents
Barrels: 28″ with Solid Rib
Triggers: Factory Double
Stock: Checkered Walnut
Stock Dimensions: 14 1/4″ LOP
Fore End: Checkered Walnut
Butt Pad: Factory Butt Plate
Weight: 7 lbs
Sights: Brass Front Bead
Chokes: Fixed/Full/Full

What a double rifle: A Holland & Holland 500/465 Nitro sidelock…

November 15, 2016November 14, 2016 by Gregg

How would you spend $75,000? On a BMW 6-series, a year-and-a-half of fancy college for your kid, or on this Holland & Holland .500/.465 Nitro SxS double rifle — one of the nicest DRs I’ve seen in a long time.

Unlike your standard H&H Royal rifle, this one has a slightly rounded bar (nice is you ever carry it there) and a blued action with minimal engraving. The blued action is gorgeous to the eye. But to the gunmakers, I’m sure it was pain in the ass. On a finish like that, the tiniest screw-up stands out like fresh blood trail on snow.

Size and performance wise, the .500/.465 Nitro Express pushes a 440 grain bullet @ 2,150 ft/s and generates a tooth-rattling 4,930 ft·lbs of force. That’s a bit less than a .470 Nitro Express (500 grs @ 2,150 Ft/s, generating 5,140 ft lbs of force), but more than enough to clobber all but the biggest, most POd animal (and a lot more than a .30-06 — about 2,850 ft lbs).

Holland & Holland .500/.465 Nitro SxS double rifle: 26″ Whitworth chopperlump barrels, quarter rib, one standing, two folding sights. Front sight with folding moon. An unusual Holland described in the ledger as a “best-quality hammerless ejector cordite express rifle”. Border engraved hand-detachable action with a blacked finish throughout. Fitted with the Holland detachable mounts, the scope is marked British made W. Ottway & Co. Ealing London. The rifle went back to Holland & Holland in 1951 for regulation of sights and scope. Appears to have seen little use since that time. Stock of densely grained, well-figured dark walnut measures 14-1/4″ over a leather pad. Tight on the face, the bores are perfect. Weighs 11 lbs, 12 oz with the scope. Cased. A fabulous rifle for your next safari! Price: $75,000

A super rare Holland & Holland Royal OU shotgun…

July 23, 2016July 22, 2016 by Gregg

Holland & Holland - Royal Hammerless Ejector O/U - 12 ga: Price: $26,500.00 — Holland & Holland – Royal Hammerless Ejector O/U – 12 ga: Price: $26,500.00

Back in the early 1900s, a new kind of shotgun appeared in British. It was the hammerless OU, probably Merkel’s “Bock” over unders. Even though stack-barrel guns had been around for centuries, the German design was unique, and it’s inventiveness inspired several London makers to come up with OUs of their own.

Boss & Co’s John Robertson was one of the first with his OU patent of 1909. James Woodward & Sons locked down their design in 1913. Not wanting to be outdone, other makers followed, including Holland & Holland.

The 12 gauge shotgun you see here is a Holland & Holland Royal built on the company’s first OU design. Patented in 1914, this model was made into the 1930s. But with its deep action and complex design, it flopped. According to author Donald Dallas, the company built just 14 of them (including this incredible double rifle, SN 28482).

After scrapping this model, Holland & Holland made another run at OUs in the ’50s with a second design. It failed. Then in the ’80s the company introduced their current Royal OU (a design developed by W.W. Greener gunmakers Richard Tandy and David Dryhurst).

Holland & Holland – Royal Hammerless Ejector O/U – 12 ga: Price: $26,500.00
Action: Sidelock

Ejectors: Yes
Trigger: Double
Grip: Straight Grip
Forend: Checkered
Lop: 15 ”
Pad thickness: 0.75 ”
Type of butt: Rubber Pad
Drop comb: 1 3/4 ”
Drop heel: 2 1/8 ”
Cast amount: 1/4 ”
Cast: Off
Weight: 7 lbs, oz
Manufactured in: England
Manufacture Year: 1915Finish: Case Colored

Overall condition: Very Good
Stock condition: Very Good
Metal condition: Very Good
Stock: Original finish
Metal: Original finish
Barrel info:
Gauge: 12 ga
Chamber: 2 5/8 ”
Length: 29 ”
Chokes: C/IC
Rib type: Solid
Comments : Gun is in very good condition with a few light blemishes.

Auction alert: Great H&H Royal hammerless double rifle …

September 25, 2015 by Gregg

RARE EARLY HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK TOP-LEVER DOUBLE RIFLE

The Holland & Holland Royal is one of the most iconic doubles every made. Introduced in 1885, the Royal’s design was based on a 1883 patent filed by Henry Holland and John Robertson. Throughout the 1880s, the Royal’s look & design was tweaked and refined until it evolved into the kind of gun we see here.

This Royal, coming up in James D. Julia’s Fall sale, was finished in 1894. At that time, the shooting world was transitioning from black powders to smokeless powders, and rifle makers were starting to introduced new “nitro express” loads to replace their black-powder express (BPE) cartridges.

The .450 BPE 3 1/4″ was one of the most popular cartridges of the black-powder era, and today it’s still a great round for anything you can hunt in North America. Because the 450BPE generates far less energy than the .450 Nitro Express, guns made for .450 BPE tend to be on the light side for double rifles. They ‘re also tend to be much more comfortable to shoot.

RARE EARLY HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK TOP-LEVER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE: SN 17818. Cal. 450 BPE. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are fitted with full length file cut rib, central portion swamped, and not file cut, forming long, low ramp for white bead front sight. Rear portion of rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight. 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 for 450 express. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN. H&H Royal sidelock action with top tang extending over comb, features automatic safety with “SAFE and BOLTED” inlaid in gold. Action also has gold band tumbler end cocking indicators and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in early Holland “Royal” style with near full coverage well cut, varying sized, shaded scroll, surrounding “Holland & Holland” within broad scroll bordered device on front portion of each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Charge 4 Drams” “Case 3-1/4 Inches”. Fences are engraved with exceptionally fine scallop shell central motifs, flanked by scroll and floral highlights. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN at grip, which extends to engraved steel cap. Lovely fiddle figured and lightly marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Stock is finished in classic H&H style with drop points, and point pattern checkering at grip, with mullered borders and inward curving rear line. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “W. H. C. Ll” “FROM R. W. & H. A. Ll.” “Nov 1st, 1904″. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-13/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. What appears to be orig makers leather case with brass corners is embossed “Walter Lloyd” (matching engraving on gold oval on toe line) on top. Case is lined in royal blue cloth, and has large paper H&H label in lid, along with instruction label. The maker’s have kindly confirmed that the rifle was finished in 1894, and that in 1904 was sold 2nd hand to R. W. Llewelyn.

RARE EARLY HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK TOP-LEVER DOUBLE RIFLE

CONDITION: Very fine, original, as found. Bbls retain approx 60% orig blue, thinning overall, with some minor flecking. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Locks retain 60 – 70% orig color, right lock somewhat stronger. Top lever retains 80 – 90% of its orig blue, silvered on thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains perhaps 30% of its blue on bow, grip completely silvered. All engraving remains sharp and clear, no noted pitting. Stocks retain most of their fine orig hand rubbed oil finish, with some light marks and scratches, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent with bright sharp rifling throughout. A bit of looseness can be felt in action with forend removed, feels tight with forend in place. Bbls are very slightly off face. Case leather is darkening and has many light marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine, with a bit of insect damage, and some blocks and partitions loose, with the butt block replaced and lined in green cloth. An exceptionally fine, elegant and rare, early top-lever Holland Royal rifle in a caliber suitable for almost any game with proper loads and bullets. Estimate: $27,500-$37,500

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August 30, 2015 by Gregg

Cogswell & Harrison Side lock Ejector Matched Pair 12ga: Cogswell & Harrison Matched pair, numbered 1 and 2. SN is 446xx. 12ga with 2.75″ chambers on both, Nitro Profed for 1 1/8oz loads. Chokes in both guns are Sk1 & Sk2 (.005/.015). LOP is 14″ with the wood butt plate. Comes in a factory leather (tired) hard case for both guns. Nice solid old guns, actions are nice and tight, bores are great. Price: $16,999

W.W. Greener, G 60 Royal, Boxlock Model, Self-Opener, Ejector, 12 gauge, 30” 2 ¾” 99%: This is the famous Facile Princeps action, designed in 1998, and touted as, pound for pound, the strongest action ever produced. This Royal was built in 1914. Its condition is 100% original and most likely only taken out for a shoot just a couple of times, stored all these years in some fine gun rack as can be seen by its nearly mint condition. The Royal model came in both sidelock and best boxlock versions, and is described as a Best Self-acting or Unique ejector with customer-ordered engraving which could be ordered with fine scroll or deeply carved relief or game scenes (depending on customer choice), with a gold crown on the top lever. For pairs, the gold crown was replaced with gold numbers, 1 and 2, as noted in Graham Greener’s book, The Greener Story, page 110. This specimen is a #2 of a pair, serial number 64144, and you can see that its owner chose elegant game scenes of dogs, birds, and a rabbit surrounded by extremely fine scroll work. True to all Royal models, the fences are arcaded and the strength of the Facile Princeps action is enhanced by its bolstered receiver. All Royals were fitted with the best wood available. Barrels are original with mirror bores. Right bore measures .732” with .040 choke (Full) and left bore is .733” with .040 choke (Full). Proved for 1 ¼ oz. Nitro. The automatic ejectors are well-timed, manual safety and double triggers. Price: $9,750.

Arrieta Double Side Lock Ejector 16 Gauge: Barrels: 28″, 2 3/4″ chambers, ic/mod chokes, ejectors, double triggers, auto-resetting safety. Barrel Markings: The right barrel has Arrieta made in Span markings, and the left barrel is marked with the importer/dealer’s name “Quality Arms INC. Houston Texas USA”. Rib: Tapered, matted, solid rib with brass bead front sight. Receiver: The receiver is lavishly engraved with English floral bouquet & scroll engraving on case colored side plates, cheeks, receiver top and bottom. Wood: Straight grip walnut stock with extended checkering and a leather covered recoil pad. Splinter forearm with checkering and a push bottom release. LOP: 14 3/8″; DAC 1 1/4″; DAC: 1 7/8″. Weighs: 6 Lbs. 4 oz.Condition: The barrel blue is in very good condition, about 98% condition. The case color on the left side plate is very strong but is faded toward front hinge, on the right side plate the case color is not quite as strong, but still very good with fading towards the front hinge along the bottom. The case color on the top of the receiver and tang is quite strong, while the bottom of the receiver the case color is fading some and yet there is lots of remaining color. The bores are very bright and shiny. The wood has quite a few very small superficial scratches, typically found on guns that have been hunted with but not abused. There are a couple of small dings as well. The oil finish is getting dry and could use a bit of freshening up. The leather on the recoil pad is raw in places and can use a good going over with some leather preservative/conditioner. Price: $3999.99

Caliber: 16 Gauge
Chambers: 2 3/4
Metal Condition: Very good.
Wood Condition: Very good but could use some TLC. For more info. see “Description”.
Bore Condition: Very good.
Butt Pad: Leather covered recoil pad.
Weight: 6 Lbs. 4 oz.
Chokes: IC & Mod.

Connecticut ShotgunRBL Launch 20ga SxS Shotgun: Unfired factory delivered condition. This gun is “as new” with the original factory packaging and paper in the makers case and RBL shipping box. 28″bbls, English grip,14 1/4″, splinter fore arm, double triggers, hidden chokes, upgraded 3x wood, assisted opening, ejectors, case color is great on this gun. Factory price for this gun with these specifications is $4700. Buy this one and save $800. Price: $3,900

Belgian Guild Gun- O/U 20ga. 26” barrels chocked IC/Full, beautiful straight grip stock, checkered butt, double trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety, Belgian manufacture, marked “For Frank Pugliese” on the right side of the barrel, the gun remains in excellent overall condition with very minor handling marks, a wonderful upland bird gun, available for immediate delivery. 6lbs. 4oz. 14 ¼ “ x 1 ½ “ x 2 3/8”. Price: $2,499

Decent double alert: 12g J.P. Sauer Royal Grade SxS …

June 13, 2015June 13, 2015 by Gregg

Here’s a decent looking double that would surely get the job done in South Dakota and Montana. Even if it’s not the prettiest SxS in the world, it sure is priced right. With its ejectors, straight stock, original 2 3/4″ chambers, and slick looking long forend, I don’t see how you can go wrong.

JP SAUER ROYAL GRADE – 12 GAUGE – EJECTORS: Here is a JP Sauer Royal Grade with all the options. Straight grip with long trigger guard tang. Ejectors. Cocking indicators. Side clips. Solid wood – no cracks. Tight on face. Auto safety. Case colors in protected areas. Made in Suhl in 1961. Barrel is 28 1/4″. Chambers are 2 3/4″. No loose ribs. Bores as original. Right at .726 with 36/1000 choke (Full). Left at .724 with 48/1000 choke (Extra Full). Weight of gun is 6 LBS 14 3/8 OZ. Shipping is $40. Stock dimensions: LOP – 14 7/8″, Drop at Comb – 1 5/8″, Drop at Heel – 2 5/8″. Price: $950

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February 22, 2015February 22, 2015 by Gregg

HOLLAND & HOLLAND, SELF OPENER BREVIS 12GA SHOTGUN: S/S, WITH HAND DETACHABLE LOCKS, 1930 MFG DATE, HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL SCROLL WITH CASE COLORS, 98% ORIGINAL, 26 1/2″ CHOPPER LUMP BBLS, 2 1/2″, CHOKED 1/4, 1/2, STANDARD GAME RIB, EJECTORS, DBL TRIGGERS WITH HIGHLY FIGURED WALNUT, ST/SP, LOP 14 1/2 TO CK BUTT, 1 3/8, 2 1/8, CAST OFF 1/4, 6LBS 3OZ, ORIGINAL MAKER’S CASE WITH ACCESSORIES, INCLUDES ORIGINAL EXTRA PINS IN IVORY, ONE OF THE VERY BEST , ALL ORIGINAL CONDITION, RETAINS NEAR ALL CASE COLORS, ORIGINAL BLUE & STOCK FINISH! Price: $36,750

LEBEAU COURALLY GRAND LUXE SIDELOCK SXS 12 GAUGE: MADE 1972 ROUND ACTION SIDELOCK 27 1/2″ 007 AND 016 2 3/4 DOUBLE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM ENGLISH GRIP CHECKERED BUTT EXCELLENT PLUS CONDITION 6LBS 9 OZ X 2 1/2 X 1 1/2 X 14 3/4 Price: $25,000

A.H. FOX XE 12 GAUGE SxS SHOTGUN: #22XXX PHILADELPHIA GUN 30″ FULL AND FULL 2 3/4 DOUBLE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM PISTOL GRIP LIKE NEW ORIGINAL CONDITION 7LBS 2 OZ X 3 X 2 X 14 Price: $17,500

A.H FOX XE 12 GAUGE SxS American Shotgun

WINCHESTER – Model 21 – 12ga – 30″ M / F – – RARE – Double Trigger – Ejector – Splinter: 1932 – Winchester Model 21 – 12ga, 2-3/4″, 30″, Mod / Full (.010 / .034), Pistol Grip, Splinter Forearm, Double Triggers, Ejectors, Automatic Safety, LOP 14-1/4″, Drop 1-5/8″ to 2-5/8″, Weight 7 lbs. 4 oz. Excellent Condition. Appears to be original finishes – at about 92% overall. Bores are excellent. Price: $4,750

LC SMITH LONG RANGE 12 GAUGE WITH 30″ BARRELS – 3″ ORIGINAL CHAMBERS – FIELD GRADE: Here is the famous LC Smith “Long Range” 12 gauge in Field Grade. Designed for long range waterfowl shooting this gun features 3″ chambers and special chokes. Correct “Long Range” features and markings (see last photo). Mirror 30″ bores as original, Right at .727 with 30/1000 choke (Full) and Left at .728 with 48/1000 choke (Extra Full). Chambers measure 3″ and have correct forcing cones. Barrels ring true with no loose ribs. Gun is tight on face. Case colors in protected areas. Extractors. LC Smith buttplate. Weight is 7 LBS 15 OZ. Beavertail forend. LOP – 14 1/8″, Drop at Comb – 1 9/16″, Drop at Heel – 2 3/8″. Price: $1,650

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July 27, 2014 by Gregg

Boss & Co. – Best – 20 ga Side-by-Side Double Barrel Shotgun: #9729, Sidelock, Ejectors, Boss Single Trigger, Straight Grip: Lop: 14 1/2 ” to a checkered butt, Drop @ comb: 1 1/2 ” Drop @ heel: 2 1/8 “, Cast: 3/16 ” OFF, Weight: 5 lbs, 10 oz. Chamber: 2 3/4″, Bbl Length: 26″, Chokes: IC/M. Price: $70,000

HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL EJECTOR, SELF OPENER S/S 12GA SHOTGUN: SELF OPENER S/S WITH HAND DETACHABABLE LOCKS, H & H BEST SCROLL, CASE COLORED ACTION, 28″ CHOPPER LUMP BBLS, MIN WALLS 24 THOU, 2 3/4, IC/1/4, STANDARD GAME RIB, EJECTORS, H & H SST, FABULOUS FIGURED WALNUT, ST/SP, 15 1/8, 1 1/2, 2″, 6LBS 10OZ, OAK & LEATHER CASE WITH ACCESSORIES & CANVAS COVER, EXCELLENT CONDITION, VERY LITTLE USE! Price: $25,950

LEFEVER DE 12 GAUGE SxS SHOTGUN: 30″ MODIFIED AND FULL 2 3/4 DOUBLE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM PISTOL GRIP EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH ALOT OF ORIGINAL CASE COLORS 8LBS X 3 X 1 3/4 X 14 3/8. Price: $12,500

THOMAS BLAND 375 FLANGED N. E. 2 1/2″- VERY NICE RIFLE- EJECTOR- EXC BORES- A LOT of FEATURE: #16903, Thomas Bland & Sons, 2 King William Street, Strand, London: A Thomas Bland & Sons 375 Flanged Nitro Express 2 1/2″ Double Rifle Made about 1914 with 26″ Ejector shoe lump barrels, Dolls head extension with a third bite, Sideclip action body, Bushed strikers, Bolted safety, Scalloped action back, Hinged front trigger, Nitro proved at 40 Cordite with a 300 grain bullet, 1/4 rib with 1 standing and 2 folding rear sights, Anson release forend, Very open pistol grip, No sling eyes, 14 5/16″ LOP over a steel buttplate, 9 lbs. 3 oz., Here is a very nice solid rifle that remains all original to this day, 65% original blue on the barrels, Traces of original case colors, Very solid wood both fore and aft, The checkering is still original and at 90%, The bores are excellent plus without a pit to be had and the rifling is as square as the day it was cut. The piece is accurate and loading information goes with the gun. I believe this is one of few that were proved with a 300 grain bullet, most are 270, plus the rear folding sight is marked “Axite – Nickel Bullet – 320 Grns.”

THOMAS BLAND 375 FLANGED N. E. 2 1/2" SXS DOUBLE RIFLE — THOMAS BLAND 375 FLANGED N. E. 2 1/2″ SXS DOUBLE RIFLE

This neat double rifle in a neat and fun cartridge has a lot of features not found on many boxlock English guns of this era; dolls head extension with a third bite, sideclip action body, bushed strikers, bolted safety, scalloped action back and a hinged front trigger. Thomas Bland & Sons were founded in 1840 in Birmingham and expanded to106 Strand in London in 1872. In 1900 they moved to 2 King William Street, Strand in London, and the address of this gun. This durable firm remained in business all these years, an incredible run from muzzle loaders to modern sporting guns. Thomas Bland & Sons Gunmakers Ltd. is to this day a viable firm, registered both in the UK and the USA and can be found on this side of the pond at woodcockhill Price: $9,900

Simson BLE SxS Double Barrel Shotgun, 12 Gauge: Made in Suhl, Germany. Boxlock action with a Greener crossbolt. Ejectors, 28″ Kupp Steel Barrels, 2 3/4″ chambers, Chokes F & F. Bright bores. Pistol Grip Stock: 14 1/8″ LOP, 1 5/8″ DAC, 2 3/4″ DAH. 6 Lbs 14 Ozs. Price: $1,798.88

A trio of awesome H&H Royal double rifles. But will they sell?

April 30, 2014 by Gregg

Cased Holland & Holland Engraved Royal Double Barreled Express Rifle in 375 Magnum Flanged Cartridge Complete with all H&H Accessories and Factory Documentation

Talk about extraordinary. Rock Island Auctions has this incredible set of Holland & Holland Royal double rifles coming up in this week’s sale:

Magnificent Set of Three Consecutively Serial Numbered Cased Holland & Holland Engraved Royal Double Barreled Express Rifles Complete with all H&H Accessories and Factory Documentation

The guns are from 1954 and consecutively serial numbered: 35248 – a 7 M/M Magnum Flanged , 35249 – a .300 H&H Flanged, and 35250 – a .375 Magnum Flanged. They’re all original and they come cased with just about every option imaginable: original scopes & mounts, extra sets of locks, ivory-bead front sights, a full compliment of cleaning accessories and more.

But while they’re certainly nice, I just can’t convince myself that they’re worth the amount quoted at the low end of the estimate – $90,000 a piece or $275,000 for all three. We’ll see if anyone disagrees with me.

Cased Holland & Holland Engraved Royal Double Barreled Express Rifle in 300 H&H Flanged Cartridge Complete with all H&H Accessories and Factory Documentation

Cased Holland & Holland Engraved Royal Double Barreled Express Rifle in 7 M/M Magnum Flanged Cartridge with all H&H Accessories and Factory Documentation

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December 1, 2013 by Gregg

JAMES PURDEY & SONS BEST EXTRA FINISH O/U 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN: KEN HUNT ENGRAVED 26″ VENT RIB 009 AND 024 3″ PROOFED SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTORS LARGE FOREARM PISTOL GRIP CHECKERED BUTT WITH ENGRAVED HEEL AND TOE PLATES NEW CONDITION IN MAKERS CASE 6LB 5 OZ X 2 1/4 X 1 3/4 X 14 3/8. Price: $150,000

Holland & Holland Royal 12 ga Side-by-Side shotgun: Pre-war Holland & Holland 12 ga. Royal, 30″ chopperlump barrels with concave game rib, choked improved cylinder and modified (.005/.015), 2-1/2″ chambers. Automatic ejectors, double triggers, hidden third bite and auto safe. Hand-detachable sidelock features gold cocking indicators and the traditional Holland & Holland acanthus engraving which remains sharp and crisp. Splinter forend, the highly figured stock with half-round grip measures 1-1/2″ comb x 2-1/2″ heel x 15-1/2″ LOP over a buttplate. Excellent overall condition, tight and on the face. Weighs 6 lbs, 10 oz. with a forward bias, balancing just ahead of the hingepin. A classic Holland best! Price: $21,900

Parker Brothers DHE Trap 12ga Shotgun 32″ Vent Rib Full/Full: Gun remains in very good condition with case colors remaining in the protected areas: double trigger, ejectors, beavertail forearm, straight with 14 1/2″ LOP over a Silver’s red rubber pad, vent rib, right barrel has a .738″ bore with .040″ choke (FULL), left barrel has a .740″ bore with .045″ choke (FULL). Price: $6,495

20g Browning BSS Sidelock, 28″ bbls, Double Triggers: 20ga., 28″ (Briley CT’s -5-, double triggers (rare), ejectors, fully handengraved R&S type on rich satin coin finished receiver,elegant long tang stock, 14 1/4″ LOP over 1″ solid pad also Browning vented pad, exotic piece of Belgium hand checkered walnut straight stock & forearm, luxury pigskin leather fitted case,6 lbs.4 ozs. 99% new. Price: $4,895

Ithaca NID Grade II 10ga 3 1/2″ Magnum SxS Shotgun: Ithaca grade II 10ga 31/2″ magnum.32″ barrels choked full and full.Pistol grip stock,double triggers,extractors.Retains 30% of the original case colors and 95% of the original blue.Excellent bore with no dents or pitting.The stock is very sound with no cracks.The barrels are tight and on face to the action with the top lever slightly to the right of center.A very nice example of the Ithaca magnum for the collector or the shooter.Weighs 10-14.Built in 1933. Price: $3,995