Manufactured between 1922 and 1926 per the information given on page 334 of Donald Dallas' "Holland & Holland: 'The Royal Gunmaker'". Blued steel barrels with hooded ramped beaded blade front sight, rear matted quarter rib with a three-position (one standing, two folding) rear sight, front sling swivel, "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" on the right with the 98 New Bond address on the left, single engraved band at either breech, and chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened hand detachable backlock action displays light border engraving with flourishes around some of the pins along with "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" marked on either lockplate and "CHARGE 75 GRAINS CORDITE/500/465/CASE 3 1/4 INCHES" marked on the underside. The rifle features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and a tang mounted safety switch with gold inlaid "SAFE" marking. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with scroll engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with engraved casehardened grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, blank inscription oval, rear sling swivel, and red rubber recoil pad. Includes an oak & leather case with factory trade label, nickel oiler, two brass snap caps, and cleaning tools. Length of pull 15 inches. Weight 10 lbs. 15 oz.

Very fine, retaining 98% professionally reapplied blue finish which has turned an attractive brown patina, 95% refinished case colors, minor handling marks on the metal and wood, faded markings on the barrels, slightly oversized recoil pad spacer, and overall sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very fine with light wear. Mechanically excellent.