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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .410/.22 "HORNET" HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 6334, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE
27-inch barrels with file cut rib, mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 4 telescopic sight, additional 27-inch 28-bore barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about 1/2 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with border engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, fitted with a later Continental butt trap, sling eyes, 7lb. 14oz., Austrian nitro proof, canvas case with extra barrel compartment
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Holland & Holland confirm that the rifle was built in 1888. |
Sold for £2500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
| 25 August 2014 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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