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38th Classic Auction

AT-1220 Wien, Kagraner Platz 9  

Auction on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 from 10:00  | Auction ended

Completed | Physical auction
Lot: 610

hammer-s/s rifle Holland & Holland cal. 8 x 57 IRS serial #14797 #0652

Starting price 8.000 EUR
Result:
8.000 EUR

barrel length 60,5 cm (23,75"), stock length 35,5 cm (14"), overall length 101,5 cm (40"), weight 4,0 kg, year of manufacture 1888, british / italian reproof, restored 2010 to condition 2-3
Barrels by Armi Concari, wide cross-filed quarter rib, fixed sights with gold inlaid aiming aid and "100", extractor, rounded colour case hardened base, extensive arabesques and ornamental engraving, tang elongated to the comb, trigger guard extended to pistol grip cap, recoiling hammer lock with recoil springs, double trigger, new walnut stock with horn end and oval cheek piece, pistol grip with steel end, fore-end with Deeley latch, german claw mount with sight window for the fixed rear sight and Kahles Helia Super 4S2, lambskin sheath included.
Classical elegant double rifle with very well finished action, very elaborately restored and brought to new standards. This weapon has been made fit again for the next 130 years and is recommended not only for the collection, but also for active use!