Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed circa 1888. It appears to be have had little use.
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A FINE .450 3¼IN. BLACK POWDER EXPRESS DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND NO. 12141
The detonating with two raised studs to simulate cocked external hammers, top lever, automatic top master safety with individual side safeties for each barrel, sling swivels, best rose and scroll engraving with full hardening colour overall, Anson pattern forend, well figured stock with pistolgrip, cheekpiece and horn butt-plate, the steel barrels with matt sight-rib, open sights and bead-foresight with folding moon-sight
Weight 8lb. 6½oz., 14½in. pull, 26in. barrels, black powder proof
The detonating with two raised studs to simulate cocked external hammers, top lever, automatic top master safety with individual side safeties for each barrel, sling swivels, best rose and scroll engraving with full hardening colour overall, Anson pattern forend, well figured stock with pistolgrip, cheekpiece and horn butt-plate, the steel barrels with matt sight-rib, open sights and bead-foresight with folding moon-sight
Weight 8lb. 6½oz., 14½in. pull, 26in. barrels, black powder proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.