Main Sale - March 2011 : Sale A1052 Lot 1249 - S1
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A .375 (2 1/2IN.) FLANGED NITRO EXPRESS ROYAL SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 17745,

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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .375 (2 1/2IN.) FLANGED NITRO EXPRESS 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 17745,
25 1/8in. nitro barrels with matt sight rib, open sights with two folding leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards (possible replacement) and matted ramp-mounted bead foresight, the rubes re-engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON. WINNERS OF ALL THE "FIELD" RIFLE TRIALS. LONDON.', treble-grip action with removable striker discs, bolted automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, elongated top-strap, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, chequered front trigger, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with an elaborate cartouche engraved 'THE ROYAL HAMMERLESS', 14 1/2in. boldly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap) and including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 12oz., in a lightweight brass-cornered leather case
Estimate £10,000-15,000

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