Holland & Holland .500/.465 'Dominion' Double Rifle

The Holland & Holland 'Dominion' model in both shotgun and double rifle format was introduced in the 1930's as an affordable option to the best 'Royal' model guns and rifles offered by the company. Named in reference to the British Dominions which included countries such as Southern Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Newfoundland, they targeted a broader clientele consisting mainly of administrators, officers and sportsmen.

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This particular double rifle is in Hollands proprietary .500/.465 calibre which was introduced in 1907 after the British ban on all .450 calibre rifles. Firing a 480 grain bullet at 2150 feet per second the calibre was a very suitable replacement for the .450 and competed evenly with the .470, .475 and .476 calibres.

These rifles have always had a certain appeal and are very distinctive in style. With the swept back, slightly dipped, back action locks they are very robust and a real work horse of a rifle. You regularly see Dominion shotguns in the field today which is certainly a testament to the strength of the design.

Recently sold by us, this rifle has considerable original finish and is the No.2 grade with a half covering of engraving which adds a delicate touch to an otherwise simple rifle. The build quality goes without question and hopefully its new owner will soon get the opportunity to use it once again in Africa.

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Larry on February 14, 2017 at 10:39 am

I love these dominion guns. I hunted with a Dominion in 375 2 1/2 and it was a blast. What a great rifle, with distinctive style, as you said! It's nice to see these grade 2 and higher as most I've seen were the lower level. I'm sure the new owner will be thrilled!

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Neill on February 16, 2017 at 5:17 pm

Very nice, elegance combined with subtle engraving, right up my street! Thanks for sharing the photos.

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