Details of Lot 40
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 9.3X72R TOP LEVER HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 12400

28-inch barrels with full length file-cut rib, fixed rear sight, together with a further set of 26-inch .450 3 1/4-inch black powder Express barrels, numbered 12050 and fitted for this rifle, the rounded frame, rebounding bar locks, bolted hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and chequered butt plate, sling swivels, 7lb. 11oz., nitro proof, canvas case with maker's label and fitted for both pairs of barrels

Sold for £5500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
23 August 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply