Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2014 : Sale A1214 Lot 1146 - S1
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .375 MAGNUM RIMLESS TAKE-DOWN BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 2499,

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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .375 MAGNUM RIMLESS TAKE-DOWN BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 2499,
24 3/4in. nitro barrel engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET, LONDON.', the knox form with 'HOLLAND'S .375 "MAGNUM" RIMLESS CARTRIDGE "HYKRO" STEEL, block-mounted folding leaf sights marked for 50, 200 and 350 yards (the front with sprung locking catch), block-mounted bead fore-sight with folding protector hood, matt top receiver ring, solid side wall, side mounts for a Nickel Marburg / L Supra telescopic sight in serial numbered quickly-detachable mounts, recoil block, hinged straddle floorplate with push button release, floorplate engraved 'MADE IN ENGLAND' and '4 CARTGS', well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, colour-hardened steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling eyes, 14 1/2in. pull including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, in its fitted canvas and leather take down case with accessories and provision for telescopic sight (in its leather case)

Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1953 for J.W. Smith

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Estimate £5,000-7,000

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