Holland & Holland Royal .450/400 3-inch double rifle, custom, unfired

Custom .450/400 3-inch double rifle built on a Holland & Holland Royal shotgun receiver from 1888. Essentially in new and unfired condition, serial 12028 has 22-inch barrels with a matted rib that incorporates two leaf express sights (one standing and unmarked, folder indicates "150"), along with Recknagel Eramatic quick-release mounts securing a Swarovski Z6 1.7-10x42 scope with plex reticle. Barrels are regulated with Hornady ammunition. Stocked in exhibition-grade English walnut, the splinter forend incorporates the original hardware and the original trigger guard has been reshaped for a pistol grip. The butt stock is highlighted by a trapdoor grip cap and bordered pancake cheekpiece. Wood finish is hand-rubbed oil, the ideal compliment to the rust blue of the barrels and bright color case of the receiver. Features include ejectors (timed), automatic safety, wonderfully-tuned triggers (articulated front) and sling swivel studs. Weight is 10.2 pounds and length-of-pull is 14.5 inches from the front trigger. Drops (from rib) are approximately 1.5 and 2.5 inches, and cast off is approximately .5 inch. Maker is unknown. Ammunition from Hornady and Kynoch is readily available. Price firm. Layaway considered. Photo package by request.