Details of Lot 69
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .577 BLACK POWDER EXPRESS HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 8430

26 1/4-inch barrels with full-length flat top rib, the folding leaf sights graduated to 250, doll's head extension, the rounded frame, hammers, rebounding back locks and rotary underlever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, extended top strap, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 11lb. 12oz., sling swivels, black powder proof, stock head with slight crack, in its maker's later leather case
S58

The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1885.

Sold for £3900
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
14 December 2016
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply