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The makers have kindly confirmed that this rifle was completed in 1900
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A .500/.450 (3IN) DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 17862
The treble-grip action-body with a rounded bar, bolted automatic safety, best engraving of bold foliate-scrollwork, brushed bright finish overall, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, boldly-figured replacement stock with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip-cap (with trap), cheek-piece and horn butt-plate, sling-swivels, elongated top-strap, the barrels with matt sight-rib, open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight
Weight 9lb. 14oz., 14in. pull, 26in. barrels, nitro proof
The treble-grip action-body with a rounded bar, bolted automatic safety, best engraving of bold foliate-scrollwork, brushed bright finish overall, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, boldly-figured replacement stock with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip-cap (with trap), cheek-piece and horn butt-plate, sling-swivels, elongated top-strap, the barrels with matt sight-rib, open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight
Weight 9lb. 14oz., 14in. pull, 26in. barrels, nitro proof