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Phenomenal Factory Mythological Theme Engraved Holland & Holland Modele De Luxe Hand Detachable Sidelock Ejector Double Rifle in .375 H&H Magnum with Case - Serial no. 35296, 375 H&H magnum cal., 25 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Holland & Holland has long been at the pinnacle of the English fine arms trade and is a name known around the world for making some of the most exceptional firearms ever created. This was built between 1946 and 1960 per information given on page 335 of Donald Dallas’ book “Holland & Holland ‘The Royal Gunmaker’: The Complete History” and further narrowed by proof marks to between 1954 and 1960. The rifle features blued steel barrels with ramped beaded bladed front sight with flip-up “moon sight”, two leaf (one standing, one folding) rear sight on the matted rear quarter rib, front sling swivel, “HOLLAND & HOLLAND.” and “98. NEW BOND STREET, LONDON.” marked on the right and left barrels respectively, “’MODELE DE LUXE” marked on the under rib, and single bands of engraving at either breech. The casehardened hand detachable sidelock action displays exceptional scroll engraving interspersed with bestial figures including serpents, serpents with the heads of a raptor, and masks. Both sides of the action are signed “HOLLAND/&/HOLLAND” along with “MADE IN ENGLAND” on the left of the pivot pin and “MODELE/DE/LUXE” marked on the underside. Both the scroll and bestial engraving continue onto the triggerguard, toplever, and both tangs. The rifle features bushed firing pins, gold centered cocking indicators, double triggers with articulated front, right hand rolled triggerguard, and a tang mounted automatic safety switch with gold inlaid “SAFE” marking. Attractively figured, multi-point checkered forend with matching engraved fittings, including the Anson button release. The pistol grip stock features tear drop carved drop points, a casehardened and engraved trapdoor grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, inscription oval marked “RPE”, rear sling swivel, and leather covered recoil pad. Includes an oak
and leather takedown case with factory trade label and numbered label on the interior lid and containing a pair of nickel snap caps, a nickel oiler, cleaning tools, a pair of turnscrews, and a spare set of firing pins. Length of pull 14 3/16 inches. Weight 9 lbs.