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* HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .500/.450 (3 1/4IN.) NITRO EXPRESS 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 17914,
for 1902, 26in. Whitworth-steel nitro chopperlump barrels, proofed for 70grs Cordite, 480 grs bullet maxm, matt sight rib with open sights and two folding leaf sights, marked 100, 200 and 300, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, the tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', 'WINNERS OF ALL THE "FIELD" RIFLE TRIALS. LONDON. 1883', (refreshed), rounded bar treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, elongated top tang with automatic safety best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with an elaborate cartouche engraved 'CHARGE 70 GRAINS CORDITE 500/450 CASE 3 1/4 INCHES', the action flats with a Belgian proof mark and 'PICOT R219' (presumably for an additional set of barrels - not present), 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels and including 3/4in. recoil pad, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 10lb. 2oz., in a leather case
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this double rifle was completed in 1902 for a 'Montpenocci'
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Estimate £8,000-12,000
S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act