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jcbrown23602
I have a Holland & Holland but I don't know very much beyond that. I see the caliber markings but don't understand them. For example I see it says 250 semi-smooth bore but what to the .25 20 WFC mean? I'd love to know...

When this was made?
What it is? (Model?)
Caliber?
Value? (I know value is in the eye of the beholder but just a guesstimate would be appreciated!)

Thanks

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  • perry shooter
    Hello Sir it looks like this rifle was rechambered from a very mild H&H 25 caliber shot cartridge . and the gunsmith "if you want to call him that chambered this lightly built rifle to a U.S. cartridge 25WCF. better known as a 25/20 . The bore of this fire-arm is in poor condition . but more troublesome it looks like the frame is cracked around the hinge pin . MOST LIKELY from overloaded powder charge in a cartridge not designed for this Rifle. I would get a GUN SMITH to really look at this rifle and see if safe to shoot. MAGNA-FLUX if possible. I think you have a wall hanger. IF frame is truly Cracked. [:(!][V][:(] BTW did you Talk to Bob the maker of your knife you were asking about[?]
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  • jcbrown23602
    I sure did. He was so helpful! Thank you so much. This is why I love GunBroker. You guys are so so so very helpful.

    Yes it does appear to have a hairline fracture in it. So if I had to pick a gun from the blue book, I'd be right saying this is the .250 Rook Rifle that has been re-calibrated to 25/20 WCF?

    The bore is actually not too bad. That was the worst spot in the entire bore so I took a picture of it. The rest is rather pit-free with nice rifling.

    Thanks so much!
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  • navc130
    That is an English made "Rook Rifle." If you do an internet search on "Rook rifles" you will find a fair amount of info on them. As stated above, it appears to have been rechambered for the .25-20 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) cartridge.
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  • nmyers
    Gauges & instruments are re-calibrated; firearms & dogs are altered.

    Fortunately, Holland & Holland is still in business, & repairs their own guns. Even better, they have a facility in New York. You may want to send them your photos & ask if they would consider repairing your rifle.

    Neal
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