Details of Lot 42
ALEX HENRY
A .500 (3-INCH) HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 2474

28-inch Damascus barrels with solid file-cut rib, raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaf to 200, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, bolted hammers and rotary under lever engraved with fine scrollwork and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, engraved cap, hell and toe plates, sling eyes, 8lb. 2oz, black powder proof

Sold for £3000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Olympia, West London
17 April 2007
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply