Details of Lot 23
HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A SCARCE .577 SELF-COCKING HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 4510

28-inch browned barrels with file-cut rib and folding leaf sights to 250, the rounded frame, back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece with chequered horn butt plate, metal repair to the toe and impressed armoury number HPR310, sling eyes, 10lb., black powder proof, in a brassbound oak and leather case with Holland & Holland label, bullet mould, etc
S58

The maker confirms that the rifle was built in 1877. It incorporates Thomas Perke's patent 129 of 1876.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
27 August 2018
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply