Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025
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I. HOLLIS 8 BORE SINGLE PERCUSSION DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE
01-26110
Cal. 8 Bore (7 groove rifling)
S# NSN
28″ tapered octagon twist barrel with under rib is fitted with one standing, two nested folding leaf rear and steel blade front sights. Top flat is engraved “I. HOLLIS & SONS LONDON” behind sight and “Made Expressly For F & C” in front of sight. Heavy patent breech and iron are scroll engraved. Breech is unvented. Front spring island lock with large serpentine hammer is engraved with matching scroll within geometric borders. Lock is also marked with two “IH&S” logos surrounded by “MAKER TO HER MAJESTYS WAR DEPARTMENT”. Walnut half stock with German silver cap is iron mounted. Trigger guard has spur forming pistol grip. A replacement walnut ramrod mounts through two plain pipes and matching thimble.
PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates.
STATUS: ANTIQUE
