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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .375 MAGNUM NITRO EXPRESS 'WEBLEY MODEL 1902' FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1235,
27in. nitro barrel engraved '.375 MAGNUM. HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', file-cut sight rib with folding leaf sight marked 50 and 200, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diatal-C 6x32 telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, Webley & Scott Revolver & Arms Co., and T.W. Webley patent action, patent no. 6365 of 15th March 1902, automatic tang safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, tang tapped for a rear-sight, action with border engraving and centrally engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND', blued finish, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock (small crack at hand) with colour-hardened steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling eyes and including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 12oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this rifle was completed in 1925 for a 'Harper'.
Literature: This rifle is referenced in 'British Single Shot Rifles Vol. 5 - Holland & Holland' by Wal Winfer, page 80 under 'Unidentified Actions'. it marks serial no. 1235 as '.375 MAG; W & S action 1925, finished at factory'
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Estimate £2,000-3,000
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