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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. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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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. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Estimate 7 000 - 9 000 GBP
Starting price 7 000 GBP

* Not including buyer’s premium.
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