Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1993. This rifle is in excellent condition and is virtually unused.
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A VERY FINE MOORE-ENGRAVED .375 (H. & H. MAGNUM FLANGED) DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 35617
The treble-grip action-body with ornate serpentine side-bolsters, the hand-detachable lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, the inside signed Geoffrey Moore, best engraving of bold foliate-scrollwork, with full hardening-colour, highly figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip-cap (with trap), cheek-piece and leather-covered recoil-pad and elongated top-strap, sling-swivels, the chopper-lump barrels with matt sight-rib, open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight with folding moon-sight, the breech-ends mounted with a Zeiss 'Diavari-C' 1.5-4.5x18 telescopic-sight in H&H mounts
Weight 10lb. 14oz. (with 'scope), 15in. pull, 24in. barrels, nitro proof
In its brass-mounted oak & leather case with canvas cover
The treble-grip action-body with ornate serpentine side-bolsters, the hand-detachable lockplates inset with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, the inside signed Geoffrey Moore, best engraving of bold foliate-scrollwork, with full hardening-colour, highly figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip-cap (with trap), cheek-piece and leather-covered recoil-pad and elongated top-strap, sling-swivels, the chopper-lump barrels with matt sight-rib, open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight with folding moon-sight, the breech-ends mounted with a Zeiss 'Diavari-C' 1.5-4.5x18 telescopic-sight in H&H mounts
Weight 10lb. 14oz. (with 'scope), 15in. pull, 24in. barrels, nitro proof
In its brass-mounted oak & leather case with canvas cover
Special notice
Rifles and Pistols, (red labels) with specific exceptions (blue and yellow labels), require a British Firearms Certificate or Export Licence. All are sold 'as found'.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.