Product Details
ALEXr. HENRY
A FINE .450 (3 1/4IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 6808,
28in. black powder only fine damascus barrels with Henry rifling, partially matted raised rib engraved 'ALEXr. HENRY. EDINBURGH AND LONDON. MAKER TO THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESS' THE PRINCE OF WALES AND DUKE OF EDINBURGH', open sights with folding leaf sight, inlaid sight lines and marked up to 200 yards, bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, finely carved leaf fences, intercepting sears, automatic safety with blue enamelled 'SAFE' detail, the action and furniture profusely engraved with flowing grape and vine designs on a matted background, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved and colour-hardened steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels, large white metal shield shaped escutcheon (blank) and including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, bolstered fore-end with finely engraved grip-catch release lever, weight 8lb. 3oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed as a 'Best .450' on the 21st March 1894, for Brookes Brothers (exporters)
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Estimate £3,000-5,000