Details of Lot 52
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A FINE .22 SINGLE BARREL "ROYAL" MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 21280, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE

26-inch octagonal barrel threaded for a sound moderator, machined top surface, rear sight with folding leaves to 150, fitted with scope blocks, the frame and top lever with fine border and scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, automatic ejector, 14 3/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, engraved cap, cheekpiece and steel butt plate, 5lb. 7oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
16 December 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply