ALEXANDER HENRY BEST QUALITY HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 3585. Cal. .500 BPE. 28″ Damascus bbls have full length, broad, file cut rib fitted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear, and silver bead front sights, engraved “Alexr. Henry. 12 South St. Andrew St. Edinburgh. Maker to Their Royal” “Highness’ The Prince of Wales and Duke of Edinburgh Patent. No. 2715”. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs, SN, “AH”, and “39” (Bore). Bottoms of bbls are stamped “HENRY’S PATENT A & T 1844”, The other stamped the same but with “1845”. Adams & Tate were bbl makers who made many of Henry’s bbls. Rounded Jones underlever action is fitted with peninsula, non-rebounding, back action locks with short round bodied serpentine hammers and front sliding safeties. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut, small scroll at about 80% coverage. “Alexr Henry” is in ribands on each lockplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Stock features delicate double shadow line right hand cheekpiece, sling eye on toe line, point pattern checkering at grip, and engraved steel grip cap with trap. Matching splinter forend has nicely shaped steel tip, and attaches to bbl with captive side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-brown, engraving and rib slightly washed, Damascus pattern barely visible. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, balance a fine silver gray. Lockplates retain over 80% of their orig color, silvered at tails. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish, with a number of light marks and scratches. Bores are very fine with strong rifling, lightly frosted throughout. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Safety works. A fine rifle by this highly regarded Scottish maker, who specialized in rifles. 4-49255 MGM123 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3386

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3386	$9,200.00	ALEXANDER HENRY BEST QUALITY HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 3585. Cal. .500 BPE. 28″ Damascus bbls have full length, broad, file cut rib fitted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear, and silver bead front sights, engraved “Alexr. Henry. 12 South St. Andrew St. Edinburgh. Maker to Their Royal” “Highness’ The Prince of Wales and Duke of Edinburgh Patent. No. 2715”. Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs, SN, “AH”, and “39” (Bore). Bottoms of bbls are stamped “HENRY’S PATENT A & T 1844”, The other stamped the same but with “1845”. Adams & Tate were bbl makers who made many of Henry’s bbls. Rounded Jones underlever action is fitted with peninsula, non-rebounding, back action locks with short round bodied serpentine hammers and front sliding safeties. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut, small scroll at about 80% coverage. “Alexr Henry” is in ribands on each lockplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Stock features delicate double shadow line right hand cheekpiece, sling eye on toe line, point pattern checkering at grip, and engraved steel grip cap with trap. Matching splinter forend has nicely shaped steel tip, and attaches to bbl with captive side nail through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-9/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-brown, engraving and rib slightly washed, Damascus pattern barely visible. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, balance a fine silver gray. Lockplates retain over 80% of their orig color, silvered at tails. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish, with a number of light marks and scratches. Bores are very fine with strong rifling, lightly frosted throughout. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Safety works. A fine rifle by this highly regarded Scottish maker, who specialized in rifles. 4-49255 MGM123 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3386 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

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ALEXANDER HENRY BEST QUALITY HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE.