This year, the Guns & Hunting issue of Sporting Classics magazine will include information about an incredible collection of double rifles that hit the market earlier this year. The collection of almost 100 guns is remarkable because they are all British, pre-World War II and most are in near-new condition. This is a teaser. You’ll have to wait until the issue comes out to see the rest. If you don’t get Sporting Classics magazine, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss this collection.
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- This J&W Tolley double rifle is their Sidelock Express model. It’s an 8-bore fully rifled double made in England in 1890.
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- This Joseph Lang & Son exhibition quality sidelock ejector express was made in England in 1920 for the Maharanee Holkar of Indore. It is chambered in 470 Nitro Express.
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- This W.W. Greener O/U Hammer Express double rifle is chambered in 12 bore. The barrels are fully rifled. Features include 25-inch Damascus barrels, one standing and three folding sights and basket weave engraving. It was made in 1886.
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- This Manton & Co Deluxe boxlock double rifle is chambered in 470 Nitro Express. It features one standing and two folding sights, scroll engraving and a Greener-type crossbolt.
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- This Westley Richards Drop-Lock Express double rifle is chambered for 465 Nitro Express (500-465 NE). It was built in England in 1910. Features include doll’s head extension, side clips, one standing and four folding sights.
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- The Rodda & Co. De-Luxe SLE rifle was made in 1920 for Raja of Panchkote. It’s chambered in 450/400 Nitro Express and features a chiseled India Game scene engraving, one standing and four folding sights, a flip-up night sight and a Karl Kaps 2x scope in claw mounts.
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- This Holland & Holland Royal Express double rifle is chambered in 465 Nitro Express (500/465 NE). It was made in 1954 and features game scene engraving with deep relief border engraving.
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- This 450/400 3 1/4″ Black Powder Express double rifle was made in Scotland by Alex Henry. It has 26-inch Damascus barrels with relief grape leaf engraving. It was made in 1899 and is marked, “Made for RB RODDA & Co Calcutta.” Photo courtesy Dave Moore of William Larkin Moore
