Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2024 : Sale A0324 Lot 748
A .577/.450 (MARTINI-HENRY) SINGLE-SHOT MARTINI-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE SIGNED ISAAC HOLLIS & SONS, serial no. WR127537,

Product Details

* A .577/.450 (MARTINI-HENRY) SINGLE-SHOT MARTINI-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE SIGNED ISAAC HOLLIS & SONS, serial no. WR127537,
being a later South African registration number, circa 1900, with 25 1/4in. tapering round barrel mounted with a full-length matted top-rib and signed near the breech 'I HOLLIS & SONS, BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND', dove-tailed fore-sight, folding ladder 'Africa' sight with four additional flush folding blades and a standing notch, border and scroll engraved receiver with cocking indicator and safety catch, chequered walnut pistol-grip butt-stock, iron heel-plate with central trapdoor, loop-ended under-lever, guarded trigger and smooth splinter fore-end with horn tip, fitted with eyelets for sling, refinished

* Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Estimate £700-900

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament