A. Hollis & Sons Double Rifle 450/400 Nitro Express
- Caliber: .450
- Action: Double Barrel
- Condition: Very Good
- Price: $25,000 AUD
- Location: QLD
- Listed on: thebarn.net.au
- Dealer: The Barn
A. Hollis & Sons Double Rifle 450/400 Nitro Express While we have tried to describe this to the best of our ability. It is recommended that a prespective purchaser do their own research before comitting. We have limited information on this firearm. For Sale: Alfred Hollis & Son .450/.400 Nitro Express Double Rifle Offered for sale is a rare and historically significant Alfred Hollis & Son double rifle, chambered in the powerful .450/.400 Nitro Express, bearing the serial number 15040. Crafted between 1897 and 1919, this exceptional firearm hails from the esteemed London-based gunmaker, known for its prestigious royal warrant as "Gunmakers to H.R.H. The Duke of Connaught" (Prince Arthur, third son of Queen Victoria, Duke from 1874-1942). The rifle’s action is adorned with finely engraved floral and scroll patterns, showcasing the superior craftsmanship of the era. The barrels, marked “KRUPP STAHL ESSEN,” are crafted from high-quality German Krupp steel, renowned for its durability and precision, and bear Birmingham proof marks, including a distinctive diamond-shaped crown stamp, affirming authenticity and quality. This Alfred Hollis & Son double rifle is proudly engraved with “A. HOLLIS & SON, LONDON,” reflecting the firm’s prominence, with historical ties to Dunster House, Mincing Lane (1897), and later 15 and 28 Victoria Street (1903-1919). Originally proofed for black powder (marked “BP”), it was likely re-proofed for nitro use to accommodate the .450/.400 cartridge introdu...
