Details of Lot 31
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .500/.465 NITRO EXPRESS "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 35270

23-inch chopper-lump barrels with file-cut short raised rib, raised fore sight with folding moon bead, the folding leaf sights graduated to 300, mid extension, the bolstered frame, hand detachable locks and top lever with bold foliate scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, extended top strap, lined cocking indicators, chequered articulated front trigger and rolled edge trigger guard, 15 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, sling eyes, 10lb. 6oz., nitro proof, in its maker's leather case
S1

The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1955.

Sold for £23000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
29 August 2016
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply