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HOLLAND & HOLLAND, 98 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, SERIAL NO. 14570
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A .450 (3 ¼ IN. BLACK POWDER EXPRESS) DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER RIFLE
HOLLAND & HOLLAND, 98 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, SERIAL NO. 14570
With 26 ¼ in. (66.5 cm.) black powder only barrels sighted to 250 yards, action with carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, border engraved throughout, retaining much original case-hardened finish, 14 ¾ in. pistolgrip stock including leather-covered butt pad (worn), weight 9 lbs. 1 ¾ oz.
HOLLAND & HOLLAND, 98 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, SERIAL NO. 14570
With 26 ¼ in. (66.5 cm.) black powder only barrels sighted to 250 yards, action with carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, border engraved throughout, retaining much original case-hardened finish, 14 ¾ in. pistolgrip stock including leather-covered butt pad (worn), weight 9 lbs. 1 ¾ oz.
Provenance
The makers have kindly confirmed that this rifle was completed in 1892 for a Mr. Villiers.
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