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I thought some might be interested in these photos of a 1892 H&H Royal that I was regulating today. I describe it as transitional as it has several features that link between the earlier 'Type One' dip edge Royals and the 'Type Two' more current styling that Hollands adopted after opening their Harrow Rd factory in 1893.
Obviously this is a later lock plate shape but still stamped 'Block Patent Safety' although the actual interceptor sear referred to has been replaced by the 'Spear' interceptor sear much utilised by John Robertson's London workshops (he built or at least finished many of the Royals for Hollands up until 1893).
The action is still not stocked to the fences and the simplified Scott top extension is still in use.
The bolstered tumbler pivot is still in evidence.
The engraving pattern is showing signs of the later move to bold foliate but still has the rose bouquets of the earlier pattern.




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So, does one refer to it as a 7 pin configuration?


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Toby;

I am surprised to see the excellent condition of the locks and lock plates, including the engraving after 126 years. Does the remainder of the gun look that well? Are the barrels damascus?

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That's a great looking lock, Toby. Beautiful workmanship.

What type of regulation were you having to do to it? Are you referring to regulating the barrels?

Thanks for the pics and narrative.

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It is such a pleasure to see such fine workmanship. Each part shaped, fit and polished to such perfection. What do you think we are looking at in hours? Twenty hours in each lock? Twice that, even more?

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I would love to see what that bolster looks like on the inside, underneath the tumbler. Is the purpose of it to give a longer bearing surface for the axle?

I've never seen one like that disassembled.

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Beautiful gun. Speaking of transitional H&H's, what are your thoughts on the design of this one (poor pic quality but interesting specimen):

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Originally Posted By: ellenbr
So, does one refer to it as a 7 pin configuration?


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I would describe it as a 9 pin. You may be only able to count 8 but in fact the int sear is held on by its pin in a BLIND hole. The pin you can see on the outside in (nearly) the right place is the main sear's spring pin whose head is hidden behind the interceptor sear.

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Originally Posted By: bushveld
Toby;

I am surprised to see the excellent condition of the locks and lock plates, including the engraving after 126 years. Does the remainder of the gun look that well? Are the barrels damascus?


Yes the rest of the action is as good. The hardening on many of this period's guns is very good and helps preserve the engraving as long as they haven't been abused.
The barrels are original 30" steel.

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