Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1892. It appears to be virtually unused
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A FINE .450 (3¼IN. BLACK POWDER EXPRESS) DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS 'ROYAL' BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND,
NO. 14475
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A FINE .450 (3¼IN. BLACK POWDER EXPRESS) DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS 'ROYAL' BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND,
NO. 14475
The detonating with two raised studs to simulate cocked external hammers, Jones patent rotary-underlever, automatic top safety, best bold foliate-scroll engraving with full hardening-colour overall, elongated top-strap, lever-latch forend, well-figured stock with pistolgrip, cheekpiece and horn butt-plate, the steel barrels with matt sight-rib, open-sights and bead-foresight
Weight: 8lb. 14½oz., 14½in. pull, 26in. barrels, Black Powder proof
NO. 14475
The detonating with two raised studs to simulate cocked external hammers, Jones patent rotary-underlever, automatic top safety, best bold foliate-scroll engraving with full hardening-colour overall, elongated top-strap, lever-latch forend, well-figured stock with pistolgrip, cheekpiece and horn butt-plate, the steel barrels with matt sight-rib, open-sights and bead-foresight
Weight: 8lb. 14½oz., 14½in. pull, 26in. barrels, Black Powder proof