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ALEX HENRY
A FINE .450 (3 1/4-INCH) HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 4070
28-inch damascus barrels with Henry patent rifling, the full length file cut rib engraved Maker to their Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Duke of Edinburgh, rear sight with folding leaf to 200yds, the frame, rebounding bar locks, bolted hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving surrounded by detailed borders, retaining much of its original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ebonite butt plate, sling eyes, 8lb. 14oz., black powder proof, right firing pin broken |
Sold for £8500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
| 20 August 2012 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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