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Claydog
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Holland 303 Double
      #393565 - 01/10/25 08:32 AM

Saw this on Oz Gun Sales this morning. I think it gorgeous. https://www.ozgunsales.com/listing/155870/holland_holland_double_rifle_in_303_british.html


Edited by CptCurl:

I nipped the photos from the advertisement to add to ClayDog's post to make it easier to view this lovely double rifle.

































Edited by CptCurl (03/10/25 08:25 PM)

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Re: Holland 303 Double [Re: Claydog]
      #393566 - 01/10/25 08:34 AM

For sale, on consignment, an exceptional example of a Holland & Holland Double Rifle chambered in the legendary .303 British – built circa 1901 this is a best quality, cased British Double Rifle in superb original condition.

Founded in 1835 by Harris Holland, Holland & Holland “The Royal” Gunmaker has been making the finest British guns and rifles for 190 years.

Lock
Back action side lock, with external, firm flat-sided rebounding hammers with side safety catches – all featuring Acanthus scroll engraving and colour case hardening and engraved “Holland & Holland”
Very firm, right-hand Jones under lever top - locks up super tight
Crisp twin triggers – front trigger engraved

Stock
Nicely figured walnut stock, with right-hand cheek piece, with original finish. Horn butt plate, and vacant silver escutcheon
Length of pull 14 ¾” to the centre
Semi-pistol grip with London flat to chequering with mullered border. Steel pistol grip cap – with trap door - fine Acanthus scroll engraving and original colour case hardening
Firm fitting walnut forend with crisp London flat top chequering with mullered border and Anson push rod catch

Barrels
28” side by side original blued steel barrels – engraved “Holland & Holland 38 New Bond Street London” and “Winner of All the “Field” Rifle Trials London” chambered for .303 British cartridges
Bright, clean bores with sharp rifling
Matt raised ¼ top rib with one standing express sight and two folding platinum lined leaves engraved 200 and 300 [yards]
Ramped bead – blade foresight with removable foresight protector
London Proof House marks show the rifle was “nitro proven” for .303 British cartridges

This highly collectable rifle presents in excellent original, barely used condition. The barrels fit tightly on the standing breech.

Mechanically, the rifle is excellent with minor, cosmetic storage and handling marks to metal and woodwork commensurate with age.

Original Holland & Holland leather case, lined with green baize, showing some signs of age, bearing Holland and Holland label and cartridge specification label.

Holland & Holland accessories including oil bottle, ebony handled turn screws, striker key, brass cleaning rod, leather wallet with pull through and horn striker pot.

Reloading dies and brass included.

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Re: Holland 303 Double [Re: Claydog]
      #393590 - 02/10/25 06:05 AM

Very nice indeed Claydog!

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Waidmannsheil
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Re: Holland 303 Double [Re: 93x64mm]
      #393595 - 02/10/25 09:42 PM

I got to see this rifle in action at last months BGRC shoot as it is being sold by Andrew Hepner who is a member and a licenced dealer. Very nice looking gun and was accurate as well.

Matt.

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Re: Holland 303 Double [Re: Waidmannsheil]
      #393596 - 03/10/25 12:10 AM

Claydog, Thanks for posting.

Interesting that this 1901 DR has hammers and Jones underlever.

It is a very nice looking rifle

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Re: Holland 303 Double [Re: 85lc]
      #393598 - 03/10/25 01:52 AM

That is nice. Was it regulated for the 215gr. or 180gr. load? Just curious.

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Re: Holland 303 Double [Re: DarylS]
      #393602 - 03/10/25 04:16 AM

What a fine rifle! And my friend, Andrew Hepner is a good, honest dealer.

This rifle is a close cousin to my H&H .303. They are about the same vintage. Mine, s/n 17691, was finished January 15, 1901. It differs in that the one Andrew has is a Jones action, while mine is a top-lever.

I posted mine on these forums just over 10 years ago at this thread: Holland & Holland .303 Hammer Double Rifle.



A .303 double rifle is a great rifle to have!

Curly

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Waidmannsheil
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Re: Holland 303 Double [Re: DarylS]
      #393604 - 03/10/25 06:44 AM

215 grain from memory Daryl.

Matt.

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Re: Holland 303 Double [Re: Waidmannsheil]
      #393607 - 03/10/25 07:33 AM

I feel sure it would be regulated for the 215 grain load.

Curly

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Re: Holland 303 Double [Re: CptCurl]
      #393610 - 03/10/25 02:19 PM

A .303 DR would make an excellent classic DR choice.

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Re: Holland 303 Double [Re: NitroX]
      #393614 - 03/10/25 08:31 PM

I just added the photos to Claydog's first post.

Somebody really needs this rifle. If I didn't already have mine (s/n 17691) I would be digging in my pockets and sweeping out the corners for the money to buy this one.

Don't let such an opportunity pass!

Curl

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Re: Holland 303 Double [Re: CptCurl]
      #393616 - 03/10/25 09:04 PM

Quote:

I just added the photos to Claydog's first post.

Somebody really needs this rifle. If I didn't already have mine (s/n 17691) I would be digging in my pockets and sweeping out the corners for the money to buy this one.

Don't let such an opportunity pass!

Curl



Thanks. I was intending to do the same, You beat me to it. Well done.

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Re: Holland 303 Double [Re: NitroX]
      #393618 - 03/10/25 09:12 PM

Gladly!

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Re: Holland 303 Double [Re: CptCurl]
      #393623 - 03/10/25 11:31 PM

That is a sweet looking double!

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Re: Holland 303 Double [Re: AZDAVE]
      #393651 - 05/10/25 05:15 AM

Magnificent in every way!

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Re: Holland 303 Double [Re: degoins]
      #393669 - 06/10/25 04:04 AM

Beautiful! Timing isn't right or I'd buy it. Wow. And Curl, yours rifle is outstanding.

Chris

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