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a later lock plate shape but still stamped 'Block Patent Safety' although the actual interceptor sear referred to has been replaced by the 'Spear' interceptor sear much utilised by John Robertson's London workshops (he built or at least finished many of the Royals for Hollands up until 1893).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.
