Holland & Holland The Royal Gunmaker (The Complete History)

Holland & Holland The Royal Gunmaker (The Complete History) by Donald Dallas. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781571573148.

In 1885, Holland & Holland advertised their new trademark, The Royal, intended to apply to their best guns and rifles only. Royal guns and rifles have been in production since that date, symbolizing excellence. This brand new edition brings the history of the company up to date. * Written with the full approval and cooperation of Holland & Holland, this is the authoritative history of the company * Appendices cover all 51 patents, the dating of Holland serial numbers from 1855 to the present day, illustrations of trade labels, and the development of the rifle cartridges, including the .700 Nitro Express. * Beautifully illustrated throughout with new photographs * Foreword by Daryl Greatrex, Managing Director of Holland & Holland