706442
- Make: Hollis & Sons
- Model: Double Rifle
- Caliber: .450-400 Nitro Express
- Action: Break Action
- Condition: Excellent
- Price: $24,500 AUD
- Location: QLD
- Listed on: usedguns.com.au
- Dealer: The Barn
Listing Number: 706442 Calibre: 450-400 NE Make: A. Hollis and Sons Model: Double Rifle Condition: Excellent Price: $24500 Serial No: 15040 State: QLD Advertised: 19-09-2025 Comment: 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 introduced in 1899, blending historical authenticity with practical versatility for big game...
