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ALEX HENRY
A .500 (3 1/4-INCH) SOPER'S PATENT SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 3291
29-inch barrel with raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaf, Henry patent rifling, the patent breech with central hammer and side lever with some scroll engraving, the half length figured stock with pistol grip and steel butt plate with trap, grip cap missing, 13 3/4-inch pull, 7lb. 12oz., black powder proof
S58
The maker's records confirm that the rifle was built in 1874 with the comment "Soper Rifle". |
Sold for £2400
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulbourgh, West Sussex |
| 6 September 2021 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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