Lot #500 - HOLLAND & HOLLAND V. ROYAL PATENT SAFETY HAMMERLESS S.L. n E. DBL RIFLE
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Auction House:Australian Arms Auctions
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Sale Name:May 2013 Arms Auction
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Sale Date:04 May 2013 ~ 6pm
05 May 2013 ~ 10am -
Lot #:500
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Lot Description:HOLLAND & HOLLAND V. ROYAL PATENT SAFETY HAMMERLESS S.L. n E. DBL RIFLE
1889 to 1890; 500 3¼" B.P.E.; 26" barrels; exc clean bores; Metford rifling; silver grey patina turning to lt plum; full length rib, 1/4 file cut; blade front sight; 1 standing, 2 folding rear sights; HOLLAND & HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND STREET LONDON. WINNER OF ALL FIELD RIFLE TRIALS LONDON address to barrels; protruding fences; top of action engraved THE ROYAL PATENT SAFETY HAMMERLESS; lhs of action engraved CHARGE 5 DRAMS CASE 3¼ INCHES; beautiful scroll & floral bouquet engraving to action & back action locks; faint case hardening colour traces to action; Ansen forend release & auto safety; vg chequered walnut stock with Prince of Wales grip, cheek pc & dark varnish finish; red rubber recoil pad fitted; 14½" LOP, 9 lbs 7 oz weight; action tight & on the face; exc wo & cond. -
Notes:#12377
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Estimate:A$6,000 - 9,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
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