Holland & Holland, Woodward Patent, Third Variation Falling Block Single Shot Rifle .500-.465 Nitro Express
| 26″ tapered round barrel with hooded ramp front sight, fine silver bead and |
| folding twilight bead, sling swivel, and 1 standing and 2 folding island- |
| mounted express sights regulated for 100, 200 and 300 yards. Lightly figured |
| European walnut stock with horn-tipped splinter forend, steel trapdoor |
| capped pistol grip, classic point-pattern checkering, beaded pancake |
| cheekpiece, vacant gold oval, rear swivel and solid red recoil pad. Fine scroll |
| engraved, casehardened Holland & Woodward Patent, third variation hand- |
| detachable underlever falling block action with matted trigger and manual |
| top tang safety with SAFE inlaid in gold. Pull: 14 1/2". 1 15/16" - 2 7/8" drop. |
| Weight: 8lbs, 7 1/2oz. London proofed for 70 grains of cordite and the .480 |
| grain bullet. Built 1907 for Nasrulla Khan, Crown Prince of Afghanistan and |
| later King, for a week. The only Holland & Holland single shot rifle built in |
| .500-465 Nitro Express. Excellent original condition, retaining 95% original |
| barrel and 90% original casehardening color. Excellent bore. Smooth action. |
| With factory documentation. |
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