This classic British double rifle features blued chopperlump barrels respectively signed “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” and “98, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON.” Each breech end is engraved with a band of stylized running foliage. The sunken concave rib has a matted ramp mounted bead front sight with cut out for a flip-up moon-sight and a file cut matted quarter rib with dovetailed rear sight of one standing notch sight and one folding notch leaf sight graduated to 350 yards. The bottom of the rib is import marked under the forearm. The casehardened treble grip bolstered and side-clipped action has removable firing pin bushings and is signed “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” in gold on each side, engraved “ROYAL/HAMMERLESS/EJECTOR” on the underside and has a blued toplever, an automatic safety with gold inlaid “SAFE”, a long upper strap, and a sprung front trigger. The back action sidelocks are each with gold inlaid cocking indicator. The furniture comprises a blued rolled edge trigger guard, casehardened pistol grip cap with hinged trap cover, and casehardened forearm iron. The whole is finely engraved with Holland & Holland scrollwork. The underside of the barrels and water table are struck with London nitro reproof marks for 2006. The well-figured walnut pistol grip stock has a raised cheekpiece, checkered grip and forearm, Anson push button forearm release, and slender rubber butt pad. The underside of the butt has a blank gold oval initial escutcheon and blued sling swivel. A corresponding sling eye is fitted beneath the barrels. The leather bound and brass cornered case has a red leather trade label with gild lettering, bright red lining, two oil bottles, wooden container, takedown cleaning rod, snap caps, and keys. 15 1/4 inch length of pull. Weight 10 lbs. 4 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Very fine as expertly restored. The deep blued finish to the barrels is nearly unblemished except for some pock marks on the swivel stud, as is the casehardened finish to the action and pistol grip cap. The engraving is of very high quality and is crisp and sharp throughout. The replacement stock has a very appealing figure pattern with sharp checkering and drop points. Mechanically excellent. This rifle does not appear to have been fired since its professional refinishing and restocking. The restored case is very good and has mild exterior scrapes and marks and minor interior contact wear.