Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2014 : Sale A0314 Lot 924
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .295 (ROOK) ROYAL SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 18281,

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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .295 (ROOK) 'ROYAL' SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 18281,
26in. black powder only octagonal barrel with partially matted top flat, silver-inlaid open sights and folding leaf sight for 50 and 100 yards, bead foresight, engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND . 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON. WINNERS OF ALL THE "FIELD" RIFLE TRIALS. .295 SEMI SMOOTH BORE.', non-selective ejector, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, carved teardrop fences, removable striker disc, fine beaded border and bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. boldly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and horn buttplate, Hackett-style snap fastener fore-end (chip to right edge) with horn finial , weight 5lb. 9oz., in its lightweight leather case with original Holland & Holland trade label

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Estimate £1,500-2,000