Outstanding Holland & Holland Royal self-opener 12 gauge. Made in 1966, features of serial 36610 include 28-inch barrels (IC/M) with game rib, 2.75-inch chambers, ejectors, detachable locks, gold line cocking indicators, automatic safety and a rolled trigger guard. Barrels wear satin rust blue, an ideal contrast to the action’s coin. Double-bordered checkering (including butt) and drop points accent the select walnut. ENGRAVING: The action is dressed in the traditional leaf and vine to full coverage, the pattern continuing over the guard, top lever and a bit of the rib. “SAFE” appears in gold and the initial plate on the toe line bears initials “RJB”. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.5 pounds. Length of pull is 14.4 inches. Drops are 1.5 and 2.1 inches, and cost off is approximately .40-inch. Balance (charged) is .25-inch forward of the hinge. CONDITION: Bores are bright. Barrels are on face and ring with cheer. Ejectors pop enthusiastically . The opening lever rests on center. Finish over the barrels is approximately 99 percent. Action finish is approximately 97 percent with minute traces of tarnish. Wood is approximately 98 percent with a few minor impressions and instances of finish compression. CASE: The original leather takedown case with key is present, housing snaps, oiler and a two-piece rod. Case condition is approximately 80 percent, with some spotting on and name added to the exterior.
