Guns International #: 102885382
Seller's Inventory #: HHHMRDBR202

Category - Holland & Holland Rifles - Double Rifles - English

Category
Holland & Holland Rifles
Double Rifles - English

HOLLAND & HOLLAND HAMMER DBR 20/.577 EXPRESS - 26" BARRELS

Description:
26" BARREL, FULL LENGTH RIB,  FOLDING LEAF REAR SIGHT - 50/150  & 200 YDS, PEEP SIGHT, DOUBLE TRIGGERS-FRONT HINGED, BORDER SCROLL ENGRAVING, PISTOL GRIP, HORN GRIP CAP, 14-1/2" LOP, RUBBER RECOIL PAD, 12 LBS 15 OZ,

An antique English made back action hammer double rifle chambered for the rare but powerful 20/.577 Express cartridge. It has 26” blacked steel dovetail lump rifled barrels fit with extractors, loop for sling, doll's head third fastener, full length rib which is file cut up to the rear sights and then smooth to the rounded large blade with a white tip front sight, gold lined folding leaf rear sights marked regulated for 50/150 and 200 yards. A peep sight is mounted to the top tang. Top of the right barrel is roll marked "HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND STREET. LONODN" while the top of the left barrel is roll marked "WINNERS OF ALL THE "FIELD" RIFLE TRIALS 1883". Bottom of Each Tube Roll Marked: "19202" (Serial Number) // Bottom of Right Tube "H2500" // Bottom of Left Tube "12". Barrels flats stamped with London proofs, "577 EX" and "G191P". The patina case color hardened finished action is engraved with light border scrolls and "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" is engraved on both lockplates and "CHARGE 7 DRAMS 20/577 BOTTLE CASE 2 3/4 INCHES" on left side of the action body. The number "2" is engraved on top of the action body near the breech and doll's head. The action is fit with peninsula locks, rebounding hammers, Jones rotary underlever, long top strap over comb, double triggers with the front being hinged protected by a blacked border scroll engraved trigger guard that extends to a full-length bottom strap with the serial number. Reddish-Brown English Walnut. Fine checkered pistol grip. Grip with horn grip cap. Beaded Cheekpiece, Loop for sling, Vacant stock oval, Splinter fore-end with checkered lever release, 14-1/2” LOP over a 1" orange rubber recoil pad, 12 Lbs. - 15 Oz. Rifle resides in its newer oak & grey/blue leather case. Case with paper Holland & Holland trade label, white handled tools, square oil bottle, snap caps and cleaning accessories.
 

• Make: Holland & Holland
• Model: Hammer Double Rifle
• Caliber: 20/.577 Express
• Barrel Length: 26 Inches
• Action: Back Action Hammer, Extractors, Doll's Head Third Fastener, Peninsula Locks, Rebounding Hammers, Jones Rotary Underlever, Long Tap Strap Over Comb
• Rear Sight: 2 Gold Lined Folding Leaf Sights Marked Regulated for 50/150 & 200 Yards
• Foresight: Rounded Large Blade With A White Tip
• Peep Sight: Tang Mounted
• Trigger: Double - Front Hinged
• Engraving: Light Border Scrolls and "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" is Engraved on Both Lockplates. "CHARGE 7 DRAMS 20/577 BOTTLE CASE 2 3/4 INCHES" on Left Side of Action Body. The number "2" Engraved on Top Action Body Near Breech and Doll's Head.
• Finish: Patina Case Color Hardened
• Stock: Reddish-Brown English Walnut, Pistol Hand Grip, Horn Grip Cap, Fine Checkering, Beaded Cheekpiece, Vacant Stock Oval. Loop For Sling. Splinter Fore-end with Checkered Lever Release
• Stock Length: 14-1/2"
• Drops: 1-5/8" x 2-5/8"
• Cast Off: 1/4" at Face
• Butt Details: 1" Orange Rubber Recoil Pad
• Weight: 12 Lbs. - 15 Oz.
• Case: Oak & Leather
• Year of Manufacture: 1894

Price: $20,000.00

Antique: Yes