June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2018
25" Octagon barrel with express rear, and gold bead front sights, has top flat matted. Right side is engraved "Holland & Holland 98 New Bond St London." and ".295 SEMISMOOTH BORE". Top left flat has Field rifle trial information and "Patent" "No 1294". Top lever, boxlock, tip down, single shot action is case hardened and engraved with 40% coverage scroll. A toggle safety on right side has Safe inlaid in gold. SN is on trigger guard tang. Lightly figured and marbled European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over steel buttplate. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend with horn tip has friction release. CONDITION: Fine as completely restored with only a few minor marks in metal finishes, and stocks have new oil finish over some old marks, with a few subsequent marks. There is evidence of repairs at grip, and a small ebony repair patch at top of grip. Checkering re-cut. Bore is very good to fine, considerably frosted. Weight: 5 lbs. 0 oz. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection.
Manufacturer
Holland & Holland
Model
Single Shot Rook Rifle