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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
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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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