ALEXANDER HENRY MILITARY RIFLE FROM ELEY-NOBEL COLLECTION OF TEST RIFLES.

SN 3132. Cal. .450 BPE. One of four Alexander Henry rifles in the Nobel Ammunition Collection sold in 1990. This rifle is of the type which were made for New South Wales. It has 34″ tapered round bbl marked “A. Henry. Edinburgh Patent no 3132” (higher than any number on known NSW rifles) on top behind military type sight. Rear portion of bbl is stamped with the Eley crest and control number “252”. Action, fitted with left hand lock marked “ALEXr HENRY”, has heavy serpentine hammer. Left side of action is marked “HENRY’S PATENT”, portion obliterated by large screw. (purpose unknown) Right side is marked “N.A & A. Co Ld” and “1872”. Military type straight grip European walnut stock extends to within 3″ of muzzle, forend retained by two heavy bands. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Very good, retaining a considerable amount of orig finish on bbl and action. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig rubbed oil finish, considerably soiled and marked. Bore is excellent, sharp and shiny throughout. Lock is crisp. A very unusual Alex Henry. It is pictured and described on p. 90-91 BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES VOL I by Wal Winfer. 4-45921 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2484

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2484	$2,415.00	ALEXANDER HENRY MILITARY RIFLE FROM ELEY-NOBEL COLLECTION OF TEST RIFLES. SN 3132. Cal. .450 BPE. One of four Alexander Henry rifles in the Nobel Ammunition Collection sold in 1990. This rifle is of the type which were made for New South Wales. It has 34″ tapered round bbl marked “A. Henry. Edinburgh Patent no 3132” (higher than any number on known NSW rifles) on top behind military type sight. Rear portion of bbl is stamped with the Eley crest and control number “252”. Action, fitted with left hand lock marked “ALEXr HENRY”, has heavy serpentine hammer. Left side of action is marked “HENRY’S PATENT”, portion obliterated by large screw. (purpose unknown) Right side is marked “N.A & A. Co Ld” and “1872”. Military type straight grip European walnut stock extends to within 3″ of muzzle, forend retained by two heavy bands. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Very good, retaining a considerable amount of orig finish on bbl and action. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig rubbed oil finish, considerably soiled and marked. Bore is excellent, sharp and shiny throughout. Lock is crisp. A very unusual Alex Henry. It is pictured and described on p. 90-91 BRITISH SINGLE SHOT RIFLES VOL I by Wal Winfer. 4-45921 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2484 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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ALEXANDER HENRY MILITARY RIFLE FROM ELEY-NOBEL COLLECTION OF TEST RIFLES.