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ALEX HENRY
A FINE .450 3 1/4-INCH HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 1460
29-inch damascus barrels with Henry rifling, the file-cut rib with ramp fore sight, the platinum lined rear sight with folding leaves to 300 yds, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, bolted hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining virtually all of its original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with chequered steel butt plate and engraved patchbox, trigger guard with pistol grip extension, sling eyes, 8lb. 1oz., black powder proof, in its maker's brassbound oak and leather case with maker's label, the pigskin lining containing a multitude of reloading accessories including mould, flask, sizing tool, etc
S58
The maker's records confirm that the rifle was built as a 64-bore breech-loading double barrel rifle in 1866. |
| £4000-6000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulbourgh, West Sussex |
| 30 April 2025 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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