Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2024 : Sale A0724 Lot 797
* HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .577 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 19238,

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* HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .577 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 19238,
for 1897, 26in. black powder only barrels with partially file-cut rib, open sights with two folding leaf sights, marked 50/150, 200 and 300 and with white metal inlaid sight lines, ramped 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', (likely refreshed), removable striker discs, elongated top strap, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with an elaborate cartouche engraved 'CHARGES 6 DRAMS CASE 3 INCHES', 13 7/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and including 3/4in. recoil pad, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 11lb., in a leather case

Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this rifle was completed in 1897 for 'Branch'

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Estimate £7,000-9,000

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