Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Holland & Holland Rook Rifle, c. late 19th century, serial number 9828, .295 caliber, walnut stock with checkered wrist and forend, frame lightly engraved with foliate designs, marked on the top of the barrel "HOLLAND & HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND STREET. LONDON" and "WINNERS OF ALL 'FIELD' TRIALS. LONDON. 1883," barrel lg. 26, overall lg. 42 1/4 in.
Provenance: Westley Richards, Springfield, Missouri, March 9, 1999.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
In overall very good condition with good finish and nice stock.
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Keywords
LONDON, SpringfieldChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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