2020 September Premier, Volume I

LOT 284
Engraved J. Braddell & Son,
Belfast Marked Side by Side Rotary
Underlever Howdah Pistol - Serial no. 5116,
23 bore cal., 7 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., brown/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. Joseph Braddell purchased William Cole’s firearms business c. 1838,
the company remains active in the 21st century. This c. 1880s 23 bore rifled double barrel
pistol has London proofs on the Damascus barrels and water table and classic English scroll
and rosette engraving patterns. The barrel rib has a bead front sight and is signed “J. BRADDELL & SON.
BELFAST.” The back action locks are also signed “J. BRADDELL & SON.” The serial number is marked on the
lower tang. The forearm and stock are checkered.
CONDITION: Fine with crisp markings and engraving, 30% original case colors on the locks and protected areas, lighter
original case colors elsewhere fading to gray and brown patina, visible twist patterns and faded original brown finish on the barrels
along with streaks of lighter patina, and mild overall wear. The wood is also fine and has crisp checkering and some small dings and
scratches. Mechanically excellent. This pistol would certainly have been persuasive in stopping man or beast.
Estimate: 8500 - 13000
BOTH SIDES
PICTURED
BOTH SIDES PICTURED
LOT 285
Fine Engraved Holland & Holland .577 (3
Inch Black Powder Express) Rotary Underlever Double Barrel
Big Game Hammer Rifle with Case - Serial no. 7656, 577 cal., 26 1/4
inch bbl., blued/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The maker’s records
confirm that this rifle was ordered on July 13, 1883. With blacked barrels
with partially matted raised rib signed “HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON. WINNERS
OF ALL THE PRIZES AT THE “FIELD” RIFLE TRIALS. LONDON. 1883” and with bead front sight and rear express
sight of one standing and three folding leaves each with platinum inlaid center line and graduated from “50”
to “400” yards, and with doll’s head extension engraved with a shell. Action with carved percussion fences and
engraved “CHARGE 6 DRAMS. CASE 3 INCHES” on the left side, non-rebounding back action locks each signed
“HOLLAND & HOLLAND”. Border, bouquet and scroll engraving throughout. Barrels and action struck with London black powder proof marks.
Well figured pistol grip stock with raised cheekpiece, checkered grip and forearm. With brass cornered oak and leather case with accessories, the lid with Holland &
Holland printed trade label. Copies of the Holland & Holland record entry for this rifle accompany this lot as well as documents regarding the accessories.
CONDITION: Barrels professionally reblacked, some wear to rib signature but remains clear, some corrosion spotting visible beneath finish. Action and locks cleaned to dull
light grey patina, engraving clear. Stock refinished, checkering refreshed, some slight blemishes. Case of recent manufacture, in very good condition.
Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.
Estimate: 7000 - 10000
A Selection of Fine Arms from the Esteemed Collection of Malcolm King
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