Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Holland & Holland Nitro Express Double Rifle, c. 1900-11, serial number 19464, .360 2 1/4 caliber, walnut stock with checkered wrist, forend, and cheek-piece on the left butt, color case hardened lock is engraved with ornate foliate designs and marked "HOLLAND & HOLLAND," right barrel marked "HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 . NEW BOND STREET, LONDON.," and on the left "WINNERS OF ALL THE "FIELD" RIFLE TRIALS, LONDON.," barrel lg. 26, overall lg. 43 in.
Provenance: Vintage Doubles LLC, Wenatchee, Washington, November 27, 2014.
Note: FFL. Please see the conditions of sale listed in the terms and conditions.
Estimate $10,000-12,000
Gun has been refinished but is in wonderful condition with a clean and sharp bore.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
LONDON, WenatcheeChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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