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ALEX HENRY
A 20-BORE LEVER-COCKING BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 6774, CONVERTED FROM A RIFLE
28-inch replacement barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, the frame, backlocks and top lever with fine scroll engraving within detailed borders, the top surface engraved with the patent use no. 262, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, re-jointing recommended, 6lb., nitro re-proof
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The maker's records confirm that the gun was built in 1894 as a .450 rifle. |
Sold for £1500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 11 December 2019 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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