A .500 (Black Powder Express) hammer rifle by Holland & Holland, no. 12746

A .500 (Black Powder Express) hammer rifle by Holland & Holland, no. 12746Underlever, rebounding backlocks, percussion fences, border-scroll engraving, figured stock with semi-pistolgrip, horn pistolgrip-cap, cheek-piece and horn butt-plate, sling swivel, the barrels engraved 'Holland & Holland, 98 New Bond Street, London' with sling-swivel, flat, matt top rib with folding bead foresight (insert missing), fixed rear sight for 50-150 yards and folding for 200 & 250 yardsWeight 8lb. 12oz., 14¼in. stock, 26in. barrels, 3¼in. chambers, London Black Powder proofFootnotes:The makers have kindly confirmed that this rifle was completed in 1890 for a Mr. C. Warner and later sold second-hand to a Mr. G. R. Irwin in 1896This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S58S58 Lots are obsolete calibres and no licence is required unless ammunition is held.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com