Why waste time? Let’s get things started right and show you this amazing trio of original, cased Holland & Holland engraved Royal Express Double Rifles known as “The Holland Triplets.”

These rifles will be sold separately and the winning bids totaled together. If someone bids more than the sum of the separate bids, then the trio will remain together.\

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The second item of these lavish sporting arms is a jaw-dropping engraved and gold inlaid John Dickson & Son double barrel Damascus flintlock shotgun. This gun exudes craftsmanship and an true artisan’s touch. The hammers, locks, frizzens, trigger guard, forearm escutcheon, and rear ramrod pipe are all engraved with a delicate English scroll. Two gold inlaid bands grace the breech plug and another is placed on the tang. The flash hole plugs and insides of the flash pans are gold plated, which provide another hue and texture contrast to the swirling brown Damascus barrels, the brindled rib, the prismatic case hardening, walnut stock, and bright, high polished blue trigger guard and buttplate.

Third in this impressive list is a spectacular, cased, engraved Wesley Richards double barrel rifle chambered for the powerful 500/465 cartridge. It is simply a beautiful rifle. Again, there are too many opulent materials to list all those of the gun, its case, and accessories. In brief, this big game, African style Wesley Richards double rifle has all the benefits behooving another of the world renowned English Master rifle and shotgun manufacturers: impeccable hand cut English scroll engraving on numerous parts, vibrant gold wire accents and lettering, stunning case hardening, handsome wood, exceptional checkering, a sturdy lined case made of rich materials, and numerous accessories clad in ebony and silver. Somewhere a safari hunter’s prayers have been answered.

Last, but certainly not least is a gun that commands attention where ever we bring it. Both the curious and experienced take a shine to this gun immediately, not only for its superlative craftsmanship, but also its unique characteristic and rarity. We are referring to the outstanding, engraved, and extremely rare John Dickson & Son three barrel side by side hammerless 16 gauge shotgun with its custom case and accessories.

The materials and artistry are on par with the other firearms on this list: Damascus barrels (all of them), fine checkering, beautiful walnut stock and forearm, subtle case hardening, fine engraving, luxurious case and accessories, and even some gold inlay. This gun also has the benefit of an interesting provenance as it was formerly been the property of British heir, banker, politician, and zoologist 2nd Baron Walther Rothschild.

The overall selection of high grade sporting arms in this auction is nothing short of sensational. With renowned gunsmiths such as Holland & Holland, Purdey, Browning, Dickson & Son, Le Page, Charles Lancaster, Perrin’s & Son, Barella, Perazzi, Parker Bros, Krieghoff, J.P. Sauer, and more, our May Premiere Firearms Auction will have the manufacturers, aesthetics, gauges, calibers, and investment quality arms to satisfy any taste. Thank you again for taking the time to view these impressive sporting arms. We hope that you’re excited as we are for the auction dates to arrive.