This is a very nice example of a Holland & Holland royal double rifle. The barrels are chambered for the 303 British cartridge and feature a hooded ramped front sight and three leaf (two folding) rear sight mounted on the quarter rib. There are three holes drilled into the top of the rib for scope base mounting. The barrels are marked "HOLLAND & HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND STREET LONDON" on the right and " WINNERS OF ALL THE "FIELD" RIFLE TRIALS, LONDON" on the left. There is a sling swivel eye mounted on the underside of the rib. The barrels, trigger guard and break lever are blue, the remaining parts are casehardened. The frame, locks, trigger guard, forearm hardware and break lever are nicely engraved with broad and fine scroll designs. Each lock is marked "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" and the bottom of the frame is marked "THE ROYAL / HAMMERLESS". The upper tang extends onto the comb. Double triggers, cocking indicators, tang mounted safety with gold "SAFE" and a fire blue lever mounted above the safety that gives the shooter the option of the safety being automatic or manual. Mounted with a checkered splinter forearm and pistol grip stock with an engraved metal grip cap, cheekpiece, serrated buttplate, gold initial oval inscribed "crown / E&W", and a sling swivel stud. The rifle is complete in a hard leather case with leather straps and handle, green lining with Holland & Holland label affixed to the inside of the lid and a Buehler scope base.

Very fine. The barrels and trigger guard retain 70% original thin blue finish with areas of smooth gray and brown. The break lever retains 98% original blue finish. The locks and frame have a smooth silver gray patina with traces of original case colors in protected areas. The wood is excellent, almost all of the original finish remains, with a few minor dings and handling marks and for the most part crisp checkering. The left side firing spring is broken or missing, otherwise the mechanics are fine. The barrel has been drilled and tapped for the included Buehler scope base. The markings and engraving remain crisp and clear. The case is very good overall.