Main Sale - December 2010 : Sale A1048 Lot 1535 - S2
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .410 (SMOOTHBORED) ROYAL TOPLEVER HAMMERLESS ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 21473,

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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .410 (SMOOTHBORED) 'ROYAL' TOPLEVER HAMMERLESS ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 21473,
26 1/2in. turned to round nitro reproofed barrel (smoothbored from a rook rifle calibre), the makers details (spuriously) re-engraved at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chamber, bored approx. true cyl. choke, hammerless action with carved teardrop fences, removable striker disc, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, beaded border and acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name in a scrolling banner, retaining some colour-hardening, 14 5/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, insert repair at comb, steel pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, weight 4lb. 13oz., in its leather case
Estimate £400-600

S2