Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2013 : Sale A121213 Lot 967
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .300 SHERWOOD ROYAL SINGLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 21468,

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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .300 SHERWOOD 'ROYAL' SINGLE-BARRELLED BOXLOCK EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 21468,
26in. octagonal barrel, the top flat file cut at the muzzle and breech, with bead fore-sight, rear open sights, engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND ST. LONDON.' and 'WINNER OF ALL THE "FIELD" RIFLE TRIALS. 300 LONG SHERWOOD.', the breech end engraved with flashes of acanthus scroll at each face, the shoulders engraved en suite, non-selective ejector, the action with carved teardrop fences, removable striker disc, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, 'Royal' scroll engraving, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistogrip cap, cheekpiece, including buttplate, in its tan leather case

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Estimate £5,000-7,000