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2273
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$7,475.00
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*ALEXANDER HENRY BOXLOCK DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE.SN 7894. (1919) Cal. 450-400. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are fitted with file cut quarter rib mounting one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight. Bronze bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into matching base. Tops of bbls are engraved with Alexander Henry address and information regarding incorporation with Alex Martin, along with “For Cordite” and “450/ 400. 3-1/4 Case”. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 60 grains of cordite and 400 grain bullet. Boxlock PHV-1 action featuring pivoting third fastener and non-automatic safety, is engraved with 60% coverage shaded scroll. “Alexr Henry & Co” is on each side. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang, which extends to grip cap. Nicely fiddle figured full steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver pad, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a sling eye and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 2″. Weight: 11 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black over numerous marks and scratches, with some subsequent silvering and marks. Action retains approx 90% of a re-color hardening, engraving considerably washed. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish with some marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are good, with strong rifling, lightly frosted throughout, with some throat erosion. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. This old war horse would probably make a good working rifle. 4-51238 MGM65 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2273
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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. |