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Holland & Holland Rook Rifle .295– vintage firearms inc - HAMMERLESS, ENGRAVED
Guns International #: 101147731 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Holland & Holland Rifles - Rook Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 171
Total Number of Listings: 5121
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
Holland and Holland Rook Rifle .295 Rook
HAMMERLESS, ENGRAVED
General Specs: Holland & Holland, Year 1892 approx, .295 H&H, 5lbs 10oz, Rifle
Serial Number: 13589
Holland & Holland made the “ROOK RIFLE” in fairly large numbers (around 5000 or so) for the purpose of hunting small game and killing rooks, a crow-like bird native to Great Britain and at time quite a pest of a bird. They made several versions of these fine little rifles, some with hammers, some without. This is the most refined of the bunch with the rounded action, hammerless design, finely figured English walnut, nicely checkered, engraved with fine English scroll, including the grip cap and steel butt plate. There is even nice engraving as a band around the breech of the barrel and all of the screws are nicely engraved as well. This gun has been restored and nicely done. The wood is sound, the screws are excellent, and the 26” barrel has strong rifling and light frosting throughout. Ammunition is difficult to find, but can be handloaded, as there is information for such all over the internet. These Holland Rook rifles are Holland & Holland classics. There are few found that have not been restored or modified in some way, and this gun is no exception. Still a gorgeous example of one of Holland’s oddities from the turn of the century. When the .22LR came along, the popularity of the Rook rifle took a tumble, so few were made after 1910. This gun is priced low to allow a buyer to put a nice Holland & Holland into their collection that does not mind a few flaws, the most notable being the sleeving of the last 6 ½” of the barrel that was done so well I did not notice it for almost a week. See photo #20 and #21. The rifling, bore diameter and finish all matches up to perfection and should not affect the accuracy of the rifle and, as noted, it is not very visible either. The rifle is a great looking little H & H that would be a lot of fun to shoot. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Bore Diameter: 0.295
% Blue: 99%
Sights: rear 1 standing, 2 folding
Action
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Case Color: 100%
Screws: excellent
Engraving: nice English scroll grip cap, butt plate, breech
Trigger Type: single, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 95% case color
Stock
Type: steel cap pistol grip; ebony tip forend
LOP: 14 5/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: same
DAH: 2 3/4"
DAC: 1 3/4"
Cast: 1/8" off
Checkering Condition: excellent flattop
Butt Treatment: steel, engraved screws, peak
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: No, Antique
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email me at jayvfiguns or salesvfiguns. You can also call us at #616-292-6240. Please visit our . Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes