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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .303 "ROYAL" MODEL SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE, NO. 17551
28-inch barrels with ramp fore sight, the short raised machined rib with folding leaf sights, the frame, locks and top lever with fine acanthus scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, gold lined cocking indicators, bolted safety and extended top strap, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 8lb 6oz., nitro (rifleite) proof
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The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1897. It was ordered for his wife by Sir Sigismund Neumann Bt, a "Randlord" and banker with South African mining interests and finished at the factory, 26.1.1897. |
Sold for £7000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 14 December 2016 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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