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Wednesday 25 September 2024 e Thursday 26 September 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A Holland & Holland rook rifle, 1880 - 1889 circa

Estimate

€ 300 - 500

Sold

€ 938

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Inghilterra
length 105,5 cm.
Rifled, octagonal barrel, provided with foresight and rear sight with sight leaves adjustable in four heights, featuring the markings "HOLLAND & HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON" and "WINNER OF ALL THE FIELD RIFLE TRIALS" on the back. Marked "295. SEMI SMOOTH BORE" on the breech. 7.2 mm cal at the nozzle. Remains of earlier browning. Bore in good condition with light pitting, still visible rifling. Frame and receiver consisting of one piece, steel with remains of browning. Bouncing cock, working mechanism. The key with opening lever on the right side and with remains of browning. Walnut butt and fore-end. Iron smooth butt-plate.