Personal Introduction of Royal Maratha

Royal Maratha · Post by **Royal Maratha** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:05 pm

To introduce myself, I am HUNTER turned Collector. I have excellent collection of weapons and looking to add more weapons of exceptional quality. Can afford to pay reasonably good price for an excellent weapon. Also looking for .22 double barrel Rifle made by H&H.

TenX · Post by **TenX** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:25 pm

Welcome to IFG RM

.. Hope you have a good time and looking forward to pics/info on your collection. ..

Shamsher · Post by **Shamsher** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:13 pm

My dear Royal Maratha

For your infformation H&H have never made a .22 calibre rifle - just forget about the double.

There has been only one double .22LR on record - made by a german gun maker for some royal family in Raj.

The smallest caliber double I have ever seen was a .22 Hornet - sidelock, ejectors, self opener, made to order for HH Patiala by a German maker

SS

HydNawab · Post by **HydNawab** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:24 pm

Dear Shamsher,

I beg to differ with you.Holland and Holland have made double rifles in .22 calibre.I dont know how many but I know of a friend who owns one.

It was made for Moin Ud Dowla Bahadur of Hyderabad.Walter Claude offered a good price for thhe weapon but the owner didnt sell it.

I will confirm the same with Holland and Holland and let you know.

Regards

Ashar

indian · Post by **indian** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:42 pm

welcome abroad RM

are you based in india??looking forward to know more about your collection

Shamsher · Post by **Shamsher** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:54 pm

Dear Ashar

If you could manage some pictures of the rifle- it would be a treat.

And thank you for updating me on this.

SS

HydNawab · Post by **HydNawab** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:56 pm

Dear Shamsher,

Dont know if he will let me take pictures.Hes an old gentleman.But will still try.

Have sent an email to H&H as well.Hope to get the confirmation soon.

Cheers

Ashar

HydNawab · Post by **HydNawab** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:59 pm

Dear Shamsher,

Just received this email.

Dear Mr. Raoof,

Thank you for your email.

I can confirm that yes we have made .22 calibre double rifles. If you were
able to confirm the serial number then we would be able confirm whom it was
made for.

Best regards,

Andrew Ambrose
For Holland & Holland

Cheers

Ashar

HydNawab · Post by **HydNawab** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:03 pm

Sorry to hijack your thread RM but I would be willing to pay upto 20L for this gun.

Shamsher · Post by **Shamsher** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:07 pm

This thrills me even more !!

lazybones · Post by **lazybones** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:19 am

Welcome RM. Good to have you with us.

Ashok

shooter · Post by **shooter** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 3:36 am

H&H made double .22. I know of at least one in rajasthan. v. good condition. owner not willing to sell or post pics. i still done understand the purpose of a double .22 though.
Maratha bhai, please post ur hunting pics and share some hunting experiences with us as therent not many hunters left around.

I also wanted to know how yo own many weapons in todays draconian times and strict gun laws.

herb · Post by **herb** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:09 am

Welcome to the forum.

Cheers!
Herb

Prabhath · Post by **Prabhath** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:19 am

Welcome aboard RM

Post by **TwoRivers** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:36 am

Shamsher: Churchill reportedly made a .22 RF double, one at least for himself. Haven't read if he made any for customers. Cheers.

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