shares in H&H were bought by the French luxury group Chanel. Since then, the factory building, in use since 1898, has been extensively renovated and equipped with modern technology. Guns such as the Royal over & under or side-by-side double-barreled shotguns were improved and reintroduced, and are currently available from 4 bore to .360 inch. A hand-built gun from H&H can cost around for a shotgun and close to for some rifles, with prices roughly doubling with luxury engraving, and there is a waiting period of 2–3 years between ordering and delivery. In the 1990s, Holland & Holland started a major expansion programme. The company has gunrooms in Dallas and Moscow. Its gun room in New York City closed in 2017. The company's London flagship store on Bruton Street has been completely renovated and expanded. In February 2021, Holland & Holland was acquired by the Beretta Holding group from its previous owner, Chanel. Cartridges Cartridges developed by Holland & Holland: .240 Apex introduced in 1920, produced in belted and rimmed versions. .244 H&H Magnum introduced in 1955. .297/250 Rook introduced before 1880. .275 H&H Magnum introduced in 1912, produced in belted and rimmed versions. .295 Rook. .300 H&H Magnum introduced in 1912, produced in belted and rimmed versions. .375 Flanged Nitro Express introduced in 1899. .375 H&H Magnum introduced in 1912, produced in belted and rimmed versions.. .400/375 Belted Nitro Express introduced in 1905. .400 H&H Magnum introduced in 2003. .500/450 Nitro Express introduced in the late 1890s. .465 H&H Magnum introduced in 2003. .500/465 Nitro Express introduced in 1907. .600/577 Rewa introduced in 1929. .700 Nitro Express introduced in 1988. See also James Purdey & Sons John Rigby & Company Westley Richards References Further reading Firearm manufacturers of the United Kingdom Manufacturing companies based in London Shotguns British Royal Warrant holders