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Tuesday 25 March 2025 e Wednesday 26 March 2025, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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An interesting Holland & Holland express for big game hunting, 1875 circa

Estimate

€ 2.000 - 3.000

Sold

€ 6.875

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

England
length 114,4 cm.
Heavy rifled barrels with a thick, checkered rib, equipped with a front sight and fixed rear sight. The underside with London proof marks. Beautiful Damascus finish. The top of the barrels is marked "HOLLAND & HOLLAND / 98. NEW BOND STREET LONDON". At the muzzle, the caliber is 18 mm (!). The receiver features fine scroll engravings and is marked on the left side with "CHARGE 6 DRAMS - CASE 2 5/8 INCHES." The locks are also engraved with scrollwork and bear the "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" cartouche. Both plates with external safe, retaining some traces of blued finish. The hammers have double cocking positions. Mechanism in good working order. The stock has a pistol grip with an ebony or horn cap. The wrist and fore-end are checkered, and the buttstock displays beautiful marbling. A monogrammed shield on the lower section. The iron fittings are engraved to match the overall aesthetic.