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HOLLAND & HOLLAND, 98 NEW BOND ST., LONDON, SERIAL NO. 6856
細節
A RARE CASED 8-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER BIG GAME HAMMER RIFLE
HOLLAND & HOLLAND, 98 NEW BOND ST., LONDON, SERIAL NO. 6856
With rebrowned 25 ¼ in. (64 cm.) twist black powder only sighted barrels, treble-grip action with carved percussion fences, retaining traces of original case-hardened finish and engraved 'CHARGE 8 TO 10 DRAMS LENGTH OF CASE 3 ¼ INCHES', bolted back-action locks, border engraved throughout, figured 14 in. pistolgrip stock including rubber butt-pad, weight 15 lbs. 15 oz., in original makers brass-cornered oak and leather fitted case, with some accessories including an H. Holland 8-bore ball mould
HOLLAND & HOLLAND, 98 NEW BOND ST., LONDON, SERIAL NO. 6856
With rebrowned 25 ¼ in. (64 cm.) twist black powder only sighted barrels, treble-grip action with carved percussion fences, retaining traces of original case-hardened finish and engraved 'CHARGE 8 TO 10 DRAMS LENGTH OF CASE 3 ¼ INCHES', bolted back-action locks, border engraved throughout, figured 14 in. pistolgrip stock including rubber butt-pad, weight 15 lbs. 15 oz., in original makers brass-cornered oak and leather fitted case, with some accessories including an H. Holland 8-bore ball mould
來源
The makers have kindly confirmed that this rifle was completed in 1881 for a Mr. Houghton.
Anon. sale, Christie's, King Street, 13 November 1985, lot 5.
Anon. sale, Christie's, King Street, 13 November 1985, lot 5.
注意事項
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.