A. Hollis 500/450 NE

**AkMike** · 01-23-2010, 01:41 PM

I just snagged a fresh horse to put in my stable.
It's an A. Hollis 500/450 circa 1906 with all the extras with it. Although it's seen better days I was told that I'll keep it in a 3"group at 100 yds, IF I do my part. I can't wait til it is here some time in the next week or so.

I think it'll work for the big black Buff pretty soon.

**Heeler75** · 01-23-2010, 06:04 PM

That's a good looking rig you got there.

**enysse** · 01-23-2010, 08:14 PM

Congradulations! I guess that caliber is what Teddy Roosevelt had for one of his double rifles in Africa. What a buy! Let us know how you like shooting it.

**AkMike** · 01-23-2010, 09:15 PM

It's supposed to toss a 480 grn slug out as fast as my 450 NE so depending on the stocking and weight it should be a sweetie. I'm already laying is supplys for it care and feeding.

Hopefully with in the next 2 years it'll be headed down you way.

**FFemt5287** · 01-24-2010, 02:46 AM

That's beautiful looking, Mike. Doesn't happen to be the one from Forum, does it??

**AkMike** · 01-24-2010, 10:45 AM

It was!

**monish** · 02-07-2010, 08:53 PM

Oh! a beautiful double, was a very popular caliber for big game hunting in India during the British Raj, many erstwhile Maharajas had used this caliber for Tiger Hunting. Lucky you.

Monish

**kristian55** · 02-08-2010, 05:10 AM

Originally Posted by AkMike

I just snagged a fresh horse to put in my stable.
It's an A. Hollis 500/450 circa 1906 with all the extras with it. Although it's seen better days I was told that I'll keep it in a 3"group at 100 yds, IF I do my part. I can't wait til it is here some time in the next week or so.

I think it'll work for the big black Buff pretty soon.

Super,
congratulating.