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Fine Antique Arms and Militaria from around the world

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

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An interesting Holland & Holland double-barreled rook rifle, 1882

Estimate

€ 500 - 800

Sold

€ 3.000

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Inghilterra
length 108,4 cm.
Round, rifled barrels (visible rifling, small signs of use and slight pitting inside), featuring the mark "HOLLAND & HOLLAND / 98 NEW BOND ST. LONDON", 9,2 mm cal. at the nozzle. Partially checkered back rib provided with foresight and rear sight with sight leaves adjustable in three heights. Marks of the London test bench at the bottom. Steel receiver decorated with leave-shaped frames, the back with granulated decoration to prevent reflections. Backward spring locks signed "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" and engraved en suite. Bouncing cocks, well working mechanism. The key with opening lever featuring remains of antique bluing. Walnut butt and fore-end, both with checkered segments. Steel mounts. Trigger guard with remains of antique browning. Butt plate with checkered segment. White metal shield under the butt stock.