EXCEPTIONALLY FINE ALEXANDER HENRY HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE ALEXANDER HENRY HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 6673. Cal..450 BPE. 28″ Dovetailed steel barrels with flat file cut full length rib, engraved “Alexr Henry, Edinburgh, and London.” “Maker to Their Royal Highness’ The Prince of Wales & Duke of Edinburgh” on unmatted portion of rib, in front of one standing, one folding express rear sight, folding leaf marked for 200 yards. Matted, wide V standing leaf has inlet ivory triangle for enhanced light gathering. Silver bead front is longitudinally dovetailed into slightly raised front portion of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “AH”, “S” in an oval (steel), and “325” (bullet weight for which this rifle is regulated). Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs. A sling eye is attached to bottom rib. Case hardened round bodied Jones under lever action has well filed high fences. Peninsula back action rebounding locks with relatively short round bodied serpentine hammers have front sliding stalking safeties that engage in rebounded position. Action and locks are engraved with very well cut small scroll. “ALEXr HENRY” is in scrolled riband on each lockplate. Steel trigger guard has SN at grip. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured Circassian walnut steel trap capped full pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver type pad with widow’s peak. Stock features beaded and shadow line right hand cheekpiece, 24 LPI standard checkering, sling eye, and gold oval engraved “G. G. H 29th June 1893″, matching embossed initials on case. Matching full checkered splinter forend attaches to bbl with forward pivoting lever. Drop at heel: Approx 3″. Drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. LOP: 15”. Original makers oak and leather case with brass corners, is embossed “G. G. H. SCOTS GUARDS”. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth with black leather gold-embossed Henry label. Case contains brass Davis type mold marked “500”, Hawksley round pewter oil bottle, ebony handled nipple key, ebony handled turnscrew, “450” marked broken case extractor, bone handled cleaning brush, unusual white rawhide carrying sling with thong ends which tie into sling eyes, as well as, turned bone striker bottle containing spare strikers and nipples for this rifle. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 95 – 98% orig blue, with a few minor marks, silvered slightly at muzzle, with some spotting. All other metal parts retain nearly all of their orig case hardening color, silvering a bit on bottom of action where carried, on sharp edges, tangs, and rear of lockplates. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish, which is a bit dry, with a few minor marks, as would be expected for a rifle of this vintage. Pad is a well done rounded replacement with the plate a bit proud of stock. Checkering is very slightly worn, and dark. Bores are essentially flawless, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. There is a minor chip behind left lockplate. Case has been stabilized with brown lacquer over some minor chipping and scuffs. Area, where embossed letters are, has been cleaned down to the leather which is still light and appears to be fine. Interior cloth is fine with darkening and rubs from contact with gun. Label is very good with some rubs and compressions, another label has been removed. Accessories are fine. Sling is missing one thong. A fine, investment quality rifle by the acknowledged master rifle builder of the time. 4-45105 MGM204 (14,500-19,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1216	$20,700.00	EXCEPTIONALLY FINE ALEXANDER HENRY HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 6673. Cal..450 BPE. 28″ Dovetailed steel barrels with flat file cut full length rib, engraved “Alexr Henry, Edinburgh, and London.” “Maker to Their Royal Highness’ The Prince of Wales & Duke of Edinburgh” on unmatted portion of rib, in front of one standing, one folding express rear sight, folding leaf marked for 200 yards. Matted, wide V standing leaf has inlet ivory triangle for enhanced light gathering. Silver bead front is longitudinally dovetailed into slightly raised front portion of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “AH”, “S” in an oval (steel), and “325” (bullet weight for which this rifle is regulated). Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London proofs. A sling eye is attached to bottom rib. Case hardened round bodied Jones under lever action has well filed high fences. Peninsula back action rebounding locks with relatively short round bodied serpentine hammers have front sliding stalking safeties that engage in rebounded position. Action and locks are engraved with very well cut small scroll. “ALEXr HENRY” is in scrolled riband on each lockplate. Steel trigger guard has SN at grip. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured Circassian walnut steel trap capped full pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver type pad with widow’s peak. Stock features beaded and shadow line right hand cheekpiece, 24 LPI standard checkering, sling eye, and gold oval engraved “G. G. H 29th June 1893″, matching embossed initials on case. Matching full checkered splinter forend attaches to bbl with forward pivoting lever. Drop at heel: Approx 3″. Drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. LOP: 15”. Original makers oak and leather case with brass corners, is embossed “G. G. H. SCOTS GUARDS”. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth with black leather gold-embossed Henry label. Case contains brass Davis type mold marked “500”, Hawksley round pewter oil bottle, ebony handled nipple key, ebony handled turnscrew, “450” marked broken case extractor, bone handled cleaning brush, unusual white rawhide carrying sling with thong ends which tie into sling eyes, as well as, turned bone striker bottle containing spare strikers and nipples for this rifle. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 95 – 98% orig blue, with a few minor marks, silvered slightly at muzzle, with some spotting. All other metal parts retain nearly all of their orig case hardening color, silvering a bit on bottom of action where carried, on sharp edges, tangs, and rear of lockplates. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish, which is a bit dry, with a few minor marks, as would be expected for a rifle of this vintage. Pad is a well done rounded replacement with the plate a bit proud of stock. Checkering is very slightly worn, and dark. Bores are essentially flawless, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. There is a minor chip behind left lockplate. Case has been stabilized with brown lacquer over some minor chipping and scuffs. Area, where embossed letters are, has been cleaned down to the leather which is still light and appears to be fine. Interior cloth is fine with darkening and rubs from contact with gun. Label is very good with some rubs and compressions, another label has been removed. Accessories are fine. Sling is missing one thong. A fine, investment quality rifle by the acknowledged master rifle builder of the time. 4-45105 MGM204 (14,500-19,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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