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Re: Bonhams's Knightsbridge April 3rd
28/03/13 06:29 AM

have see this also
I believe the right caliber is the .375 NE 2,5" Flanged
my own rifle is proofed for the same load

A .400/.375 'Md. 1892' sporting rifle by Steyr, no. 24180 Retailed by Holland & Holland
Blued receiver dated '1893' on the left side (flag-safety missing, bolt possibly replaced), figured stock with pistolgrip, horn pistolgrip-cap and recoil-pad, horn-capped forestock, sling-eyes, the barrel, engraved Holland & Holland, 98 New Bond St., London, with Express sights, sighted from 100 to 1000 yards, and ramp-mounted blade-foresight
Weight 7lb. 4oz., 14 5/8in. pull (13 7/8in. stock), 26in. barrel, recent London nitro reproof
Estimate:
£500 - 700
€580 - 810
US$ 750 - 1,100
Footnotes

The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1905. It was proofed for 40 grains of Cordite and a 320 grain bullet

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Edited by CptCurl (06/06/13 09:55 PM)

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Bonhams's Knightsbridge April 3rd	Caprivi	28/03/13 05:03 AM
Re: Bonhams's Knightsbridge April 3rd	lancaster	28/03/13 06:29 AM
Re: Bonhams's Knightsbridge April 3rd	Caprivi	28/03/13 11:02 AM
Re: Bonhams's Knightsbridge April 3rd	Caprivi	18/04/13 11:22 PM

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