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Lot 453:Holland & Holland Swinburn Patent Martini Type Sporting Rifle

August 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 453:Holland & Holland Swinburn Patent Martini Type Sporting Rifle

August 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Unique Finely Engraved Cased Special Order Holland & Holland Single Shot Swinburn Patent Martini Type Sporting Rifle with Rare Fitted Butcher Bayonet

The fine English scroll engraved Martini action is marked "SWINBURN'S/PATENT" on the left side. The same engraving is present on the trigger guard, lever, and cocking lever (mounted on the right side of the action). The upper right rear of the barrel is marked "HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 98 NEW BOND ST LONDON." and the upper left side is marked with Birmingham proof marks and "52". The matte solid rib is equipped with a dovetailed blade front sight and a rear sight which has a fixed leaf, two folding leafs, and a folding ladder. The fixed leaf is marked "100" and the leaves are marked "200" and "300". The ladder is unmarked. There is a sling swivel stud mounted on the underside of the barrel and a bayonet lug is mounted on the right side 4 1/4 inches back of the muzzle. Blue with casehardened lever and niter blue trigger, and mounted with a multi-point checkered walnut forearm with an ebony forend and pistol grip stock with solid recoil pad and sling swivel stud. The accompanying bayonet has an 18 inch saw tooth backed blade marked "P.D.L" and has a checkered hard wood handle. The scabbard is leather and nickel. Comes in a hard leather case with brass corner protectors and tan leather lining with a Holland & Holland label affixed to the inside of the lid. In the case is a single cavity bullet mold marked "H. HOLLAND" on one side and "GREENFIELD/LONDON/450" on the other, and a brass cleaning rod.

ConditionExcellent. The rifle retains 95% bright original blue finish with some muzzle wear caused by the bayonet, some minor edge wear and thinning to gray on the trigger guard. The lever retains 80% original case colors, brightest in protected areas. The wood is also excellent with a few minor dents, dings, and crisp checkering. The engraving and markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. The bayonet is very good plus with some scratching on the blade from sliding in and out of the scabbard. The scabbard shows a couple minor cuts and some wear. The case is fine. The straps are absent and the handle is detached and in the case. The exterior shows some moderate wear and some cracking. The lining has a few worn areas and some scattered staining. The Holland & Holland label is very fine. The bullet mold and cleaning rod are excellent. This writer has never seen another Holland & Holland rifle of this configuration.
Details
ManufacturerHolland & Holland Ltd
ModelMartini
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge577-450
Barrel28 inch solid rib
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2289
Catalog page422
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