Orange Coast Auctions are excited to present their auction in March 2021. Posted online are over 1100 lots spread over two sessions on Saturday March 13th and Sunday March 14th. As one of the top firearms auctioneers in the country, this auction lives up to that reputation with it’s selections of incredible antiques and contemporary firearms. Absentee bidding is currently open and the live auctions kick off both days at 10AM Pacific Time.
The star of the show is at Lot 94, a Holland & Holland Royal Ejector Model Double Rifle. Here is the catalog description:
Exceptional Holland & Holland Royal Ejector Model Double Rifle, #35097. 25” barrels are chambered for .30 Super flanged (rimmed) cartridges; a .45” wide matted rib containing a fixed sight for 50 yards and one flip-up for 200 yards; and a standard round front sight. Action is the venerable H& H hand-detachable sidelock, with two locking underlugs and a third fastener in the breech face. Action features double triggers (front not articulated), auto safety and auto ejectors. Locks, escutcheons, bolsters, and other metal parts are case hardened; trigger guard and two tangs are blued, all are fully engraved in a floral pattern. Splinter forend and pistol-grip buttstock are of highly-figured European walnut, with an integral cheekpiece, metal grip cap and cap box, an original-appearing red leather butt pad, and extensive checkering at 22 LPI. Stock dimensions are 14”x1-3/4”x4” (drops from sight plane). Rifle is fitted with sling swivels and a gold insert marked ”GD” and weighs 8.5 lbs. Rifle is housed in a Holland & Holland oak and leather case, also embossed ”G.D.”, with cleaning accessories, spare parts, oiler, sling, two ebony-handled turnscrews, and two boxes of .30 Super flanged ammunition (one opened); case is enclosed in a heavy canvas and leather outer case. Frame mfg’d late 1930’s, with H& H order dated 1940. Condition is excellent, with 95%+ case color remaining in the action, few small handling marks to wood. Bores are properly lubed, with butter-smooth operation of action. A wonderful rifle for mid-size game. Est.: $30,000-$40,000. (C& R)(Don Koll collection)
Here are some of the features available in this auction:
Lot 31 – J.P. Gemmer, St. Louis, Sporting or Buffalo Rifle
Lot 52 – Remington Model 1875 Frontier Army Revolver
Lot 154 – Springfield Model 1903 National Match Bolt Action Rifle
Lot 730 – Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine
Lot 761 – SW Model 29-2 Double Action Revolver
Lot 913 – Benelli Sport II Model Semi-Automatic Shotgun
Orange Coast Auctions hope that you enjoy their catalog! The team has taken many careful hours procuring, researching, professionally photographing, and preparing these amazing pieces for you to enjoy. Please contact them through email at info@cwocauctions.com, by telephone at 714-213-8709, or directly through the online catalog. Happy Bidding!
