What you should NEVER do to a Holland's .375 Magnum...

[Grumpy]

" I wudn"t mind gifting the stock to the person who made it so artistic..... "

- Sharp.......and really philanthropic of you ( )

Dodger can you either get another picture/s of any wording or tell us what is actually engraved on the rifle please ? That legend above in particular - it doesn`t say `shot and regulated by Holland & Holland` by any chance does it ?
If the rifle is an actual H&H built example I`ll join the queue to buy it as well. Actually, even as a magnum Mauser and not a H&H I`d rather like it............You can keep the stock though.

[Mack The Knife]

It really is an eyesore. If this is an example of Indian craftsmanship, I'd rather be a Martian.

The sad thing is that the work was carried out on the original Holland stock. You can faintly see the chequering lines in one of the pics.

Sujay, I have no idea which aesthetically challenged twit commissioned this work and even if I did, there's no reason to stand on formality. Fire away!

Grumps, I may be going back to the shop in a couple of weeks. Will get you all the details then. I am not sure if they will allow this rifle to be exported though.

Mack The Knife

[Grumpy]

"Grumps, I may be going back to the shop in a couple of weeks. Will get you all the details then. I am not sure if they will allow this rifle to be exported though."
Frankly it would be a real shame if it was allowed to be exported. The woodwork is disgusting but it could be hiding a really decent rifle. Could make a nice restocking project for someone.

[penpusher]

I have got a nice walnut blank for a rifle stock.Have just about enough ebony for a fore end tip and pistol grip cap.Know a gunsmith who can make very good stocks and hot blue/rust blue the metal bits.All that I need is a rifle action.So the interest in the rifle.But only if it's cheaper than the going rate.Preferably 40-50,000/-.I know I am dreaming but you never know.

penpusher

[jonahpach]

Duh huh..

Somehow this gun reminds me of my neighbors bathroom!

Jonah

[Mack The Knife]

Preferably 40-50,000/-. I know I am dreaming but you never know.

Will call the shop tomorrow but I very much doubt you would get it under 1.5 lakhs.

Mack The Knife

[Grumpy]

"Somehow this gun reminds me of my neighbors bathroom!"

Good grief.........there`s a horrible thought ! Would put you right off washing wouldn`t it ?

[Mack The Knife]

LMAO

[Risala]

penpusher
Bet 40 and 50 just about get a 315.
Mack The Knife even at 1.5 it should be a steal,even if one has to spend xyz to restore it,it might be worth it.
But I doubt it,would be intresting to know what the dealer is quoting my guess, a shot in the dark ,anywhere bet 4 and 5 just for the name.
Sanjay

[Mack The Knife]

5 lakhs may be a bit too high for this one. He recently sold a mint Remington BDL in .30-06 for 5.25 lakhs.

Just spoke to the dealer. The rifle is more or less spoken for. However, he will speak to his father and give me a price in case that deal falls through.

Mack The Knife

[mundaire]

penpusher
Bet 40 and 50 just about get a 315.

Spot on Sanjay - the NRAI is selling IOFB .315 rifles to it's members for INR 41,401/- inclusive of VAT (ex-Delhi).

OT, but since the .315 has come up for discussion, IOFB long-guns/ hand-guns purchased direct from the factory have a lock-in period, before you can resell it. Would the same apply to one of these guns bought through NRAI?

Cheers!
Abhijeet

[shahid]

The rifle can always be restocked for a future owner I guess.

[eljefe]

Looks like this rifle has the rare cocking piece rear sight?
Mack The Knife, this is wuss than the 'porn gun'.
Sorry people, I am a bit of a purist -want my guns steel and walnut. Not this Dali-esque piece of art.
En passant, is it ivory or plastic?

[penpusher]

Mack The Knife,

The price?????????

penpusher

[Mack The Knife]

penpusher,

The dealer did not get back. If I contact him the price will go up. Your call.

Mack The Knife