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Orvar
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If only...
      #208992 - 25/05/12 10:05 PM

http://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp...1&saletype=

"HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A .22 HORNET 'ROYAL' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 19425,
28in. nitro reproved Whitworth-steel chopperlump barrels (Parkerifled from .303 calibre), matt sight rib with telescopic sight mount rails, two folding leaf sights for 100 and 300 yards, matt ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, tubes engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98. NEW BOND STREET, LONDON. WINNERS OF ALL THE "FIELD" RIFLE TRIALS. LONDON.', treble-grip action with hidden third bite and slightly rounded bar, removable striker discs, elongated top-strap, bolted manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, Boss improved 1905 patent single-trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, best bold Royal scroll engraving, the underside with 'THE ROYAL HAMMERLESS' in an elaborate cartouche, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling eyes, including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 9oz. "

If only it was still in its original .303 !!!

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: If only... [Re: Orvar]
      #209082 - 26/05/12 07:56 PM

Saw this the other day, certainly an oddity but would be fun I think, problem is the weight !! who wants to lug a 9 1/2 lb .22 hornet around for the day ?? I would love to know what the guy who had it rebarrelled was thinking about ? best, Mike

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MaxGera
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Re: If only... [Re: Mike_Bailey]
      #209146 - 27/05/12 12:20 PM

If only... was 6.5lbs. I would give one of my bollocks for it!

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Orvar
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Re: If only... [Re: MaxGera]
      #209711 - 01/06/12 06:06 AM

Yup, my thinking exactly... and have now moving back to the US, so won't even be able to go admire it @ the 21st

Oh well, will just wait for Julia's in the fall

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