Holland & Holland 500/465

[PaulB]

This is my Holland & Holland 500/465 NE (1929 Ejector)

The Holland & Holland .500/.465 Nitro Express double rifle is a true icon of the British gun realm, revered for its elegance, power, and reliability. Introduced in the early 20th century as a response to India’s ban on military calibers like the .450, the .500/.465 NE quickly became a favored choice among professional hunters and sportsmen pursuing dangerous game. Crafted with Holland & Holland’s signature attention to detail, these rifles typically feature finely engraved actions, and beautifully figured walnut stocks with horn or case colored steel grip caps. The goal was always regulated barrels to deliver precise convergence, ensuring dependable accuracy at practical hunting ranges. More than just a firearm, a vintage Holland in .500/.465 represented luxury, when bespoke rifles were not only tools of survival but expressions of personal taste and tradition.

 

[MacJenkins]

Very Nice!

 

[ActionBob]

Fantastic! Looks like it ready for a new leather butt pad and then another 95 years of service

 

[uplander01]

That would be a very interesting one to find handloading components for.

What a beauty, there is nothing else like that era of double.

 

[Huvius]

Super rifle!
I think I like the non-bolstered action Royals like this one over the later style but is it a bit unusual for a 1929 rifle to use this action? I wonder how H&H decided which action to use...

 

[BGHNTR416]

Fantastic rifle. Any history on it or how it came into your possession? How long have you had it? Any hunts yet?

 

[PCC600]

Super rifle!
I think I like the non-bolstered action Royals like this one over the later style but is it a bit unusual for a 1929 rifle to use this action? I wonder how H&H decided which action to use...

A good point . I have a 1929 Royal in 375 flanged magnum . Same year but the bolstered action. Doesn’t really matter , the 500/465 in photos is superb .

 

[VertigoBE]

Absolutely gorgeous, what a rifle!
I hope you take it on many safaris

 

[zephyr]

Lovely Double ....
It appears to be #2 of a pair

 

[Wyfox]

Jealous, that's my dream rifle!
You may want to snag these

T

Thread '465 H&H brass'

Apr 24, 2025

Hey guys, i have 25 465 Holland &Holland brass. The brass is straight walled with no neck taper? Almost looks like basic. It is H&H brass and new. Some of the necks are dented up a little from storage and need to go thru a die. Asking 175.00 for them but if I'm off let me know and an offer.

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[Luvthunt]

WOW

 

[PaulB]

Super rifle!
I think I like the non-bolstered action Royals like this one over the later style but is it a bit unusual for a 1929 rifle to use this action? I wonder how H&H decided which action to use...

It is mule understanding the transitional period was from 1924-1936. They made doubles on both, and it was left up to the customer.

 

[PaulB]

Fantastic rifle. Any history on it or how it came into your possession? How long have you had it? Any hunts yet?

The rifle was completed for a Mr. Wilton Lloyd Smith in 1929. He ordered a pair (this being #2). I bought it in England a couple of years ago. I plan on using it for buffalo in 2027, I’m using a Rigby Rising bite .450 for rhino and buffalo this year.

 

[Kdgj]

Very nice double rifle! I wonder where the #1 rifle is hiding. I have an H&H DR built in 1904 in 500/450 with game scene engraving instead of the standard royal scroll.

Ken

 

[ActionBob]

Jealous, that's my dream rifle!
You may want to snag these

T

Thread '465 H&H brass'

Apr 24, 2025

Hey guys, i have 25 465 Holland &Holland brass. The brass is straight walled with no neck taper? Almost looks like basic. It is H&H brass and new. Some of the necks are dented up a little from storage and need to go thru a die. Asking 175.00 for them but if I'm off let me know and an offer.

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Are those correct for the 500/465 ?

 

[Huvius]

Are those correct for the 500/465 ?

Yes, they are but if they are indeed straight, they will need to go through the usual forming etc.

Same as these:

 

[Troubleshooter]

Very classy rifle.
Now go put it to work!

 

[Big guns]

saw one on GB years ago going for $20,000.
That just beautiful.

 

[From Sweden]

Paul B

Absolutely fabulous rifle!!

Best regards Peter

 

[PaulB]

It is mule understanding the transitional period was from 1924-1936. They made doubles on both, and it was left up to the customer.

My* understanding