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The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1882
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A .577 (3IN. BLACK POWDER EXPRESS) DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 7388
The non-rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fences, border engraving, replacement stock with pistolgrip, cheek-piece and butt-plate, replacement forend wood, the blacked damascus barrels with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 8lb. 14oz., 14.5/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, Black Powder proof
The non-rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fences, border engraving, replacement stock with pistolgrip, cheek-piece and butt-plate, replacement forend wood, the blacked damascus barrels with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 8lb. 14oz., 14.5/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, Black Powder proof