Details of Lot 279
ALEX HENRY
A .450/.400 (2 3/8-INCH) HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 6280

26-inch barrels with file-cut rib, rear sight with folding leaf, doll's head extension, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and engraved heel and toe plates, sling eyes, 7lb. 6oz., black powder proof
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
15 April 2015
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply