Fine Modern & Antique Guns - September 2013 : Sale A190913 Lot 1231 - S1
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .375 (MAGNUM FLANGED) NO.2 MODEL BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 35037,

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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .375 (MAGNUM FLANGED) 'NO.2 MODEL' BACK-ACTION SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 35037,
25in. nitro chopperlump barrels with ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with moon protector, matt sight rib with open sights and one folding leaf sight the breech end fitted with a Schmidt & Bender 1 1/4-4 x 20 telescopic sight in quickly-detachable claw mount bases, treble-grip action with concealed third bite, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, elongated top-strap, bouquet and scroll engraving, the underside engraved '.375 BORE MAGNUM FLANGED CARTRIDGE', brushed bright finish, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistolgrip cap with trap, sling swivels, cheekpiece, including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 11lb. 7oz., in a tan leather guncase

Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this rifle was manufactured on the 24th February 1944 for a Captain Isidore G.E. Mesmaekers as a .375 No.2 model.

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Estimate £8,000-12,000

S1