Product Details
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A RARE .360 (2 1/4IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 19412,
26in. black powder only barrels (likely replacements) with raised, partially matted rib, open sights and two folding leaf sights, marked for 200 and 250 yards, replacement blade fore-sight, tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET. LONDON.', flats marked '360 EX. 50 - 155', slim scooped-back action with slender toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, intercepting sears, bold acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name in scrolling banners, the underside with a scrolled cartouche engraved 'CHARGE 47 GRAINS. NO.6 POWDER. CASE 2 1/4 INCHES. BULLET 180 GRAINS', the triggerguard with hound and fowl, brushed bright finish overall, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, insert repair right underhorn, horn pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and ribbed horn buttplate, weight 7lb. 3oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in March 1909 for Walter Locke & Co.
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Estimate £5,000-7,000