Holland & Holland was founded in 1835 by Harris Holland (1806 - 1896) and is now a prestigious British gun-maker based in London, offering hand-made sporting rifles and shotguns.
Holland and Holland 'The Royal' Gunmaker: The Complete History by Donald Dallas (2003) is the authoritative history of the company, written with the full approval and co-operation of Holland and Holland, one of the great British gunmakers. Many rare guns are described and illustrated. Extensive appendices; the 51 Holland patents are described, dating of Holland serial numbers from 1855 to the present day; all the trade labels are illustrated and the rifle cartridges developed and introduced are examined in detail.
Gun And Rifle Manufacturers by Holland & Holland Ltd (1906) is a catalogue which covers all aspects of Holland and Holland with illustrations of their work, shooting grounds and guns. Each gun is illustrated with description and prices and, in many cases, shooting scenes. The advert for the Paradox ball and shotgun shows Sir Vikar-Vl-Umra seated with 3 tigers killed in 15 minutes with the 12 bore. The guns range from the game gun to magazine sporting rifles, double express rifle, rook and rabbit rifle, shoulder duck guns, single and double punt guns and Webley pistols.
The Shooting Field With Holland & Holland by Peter King (1985) is the story of the early London gun trade. Travel to India with the Prince of Wales and to Africa with Sir Samuel Baker and Teddy Roosevelt. These great shots tell us what it is like to shoot with a Holland and Holland. Includes instructions to cartridge loaders, pressure and velocities required.
The Best of Holland and Holland: England's Premier Gunmakers by Michael McIntosh (2002) shows in words and pictures the finest products ever produced by Holland & Holland.