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In Thursday’s sale at Southams there were some interesting Rook Rifles albeit at somewhat optimistic estimates.



This Holland and Holland with a cross-over stock made a hammer price of £3,000.




This Horsley made £2,700.



This Holland and Holland, almost certainly Webley made, sold for £720 (all plus commission ).

They have the advantage in the UK market as being saleable as unlicensed as Obsolete Calibre antiques.

That is a strong price for that H&H. I would Have thought the crossover stock would hold it back somewhat. It looks to be in fine condition, though. I always seem to forget the Southam’s auction. They always have a great selection of accessories, and occasionally a fine shotgun will sneak in. I have two Rook rifles, both in .295, and they are fabulous shooters.

Those grooves are more like canyons! Is that typical?

Could this barrel have been "freshened"?
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