Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2023 : Sale A0723 Lot 761
A .295 / 250 (ROOK) ROYAL SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS ROOK RIFLE SIGNED HOLLAND & HOLLAND, serial no. 213731,

Product Details

* A .295 / 250 (ROOK) 'ROYAL' SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS ROOK RIFLE SIGNED HOLLAND & HOLLAND, serial no. 213731,
circa 1910, 26in. lined nitro reproved octagonal barrel (circa 1997), with partially matted top flat, open sights and folding leaf sight for 50 and 100 yards with white metal inlaid sight lines, 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, the makers name in an ornate scrolling banner, 14 1/2in. boldly-figured pistolgrip stock (split to rear of top tang) with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, Hackett-style snap fastener fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lb. 8oz.

* Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Estimate £1,000-1,500

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament