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The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed circa 1886
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A RARE HOLLAND & HOLLAND-RETAILED WINCHESTER .45-90 'MODEL 1886' SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 8773
'Sighted Shot & Regulated by Holland & Holland', with full blued finish, fancy-grain stock with butt-plate, the round barrel with full-length magazine, leaf-sights and bead-foresight, with provision for a fold-away moonsight
Weight 8lb. 12oz., 13in. pull, 23in. barrel, London Black Powder proof
'Sighted Shot & Regulated by Holland & Holland', with full blued finish, fancy-grain stock with butt-plate, the round barrel with full-length magazine, leaf-sights and bead-foresight, with provision for a fold-away moonsight
Weight 8lb. 12oz., 13in. pull, 23in. barrel, London Black Powder proof