VERY FINE ALEXANDER HENRY HAMMER UNDER LEVER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

VERY FINE ALEXANDER HENRY HAMMER UNDER LEVER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 6673. Cal. 450 BPE. 28″ Steel dovetailed bbls have “Alex’r. Henry, Edinburgh and London.” and “Maker to Their Royal Highness’ The Prince of Wales & Duke of Edinburgh” on uncut portion of full length flat file cut rib. One standing, one folding leaf express rear sight with inset ivory triangle on matted standing leaf, is dovetailed through rib. Long silver bead front is longitudinally dovetailed into slightly raised front of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “AH”, “S” in oval, and “325”, probably the bullet weight for which the rifle is regulated. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs for 450 express. Sling loop is affixed to bottom rib. Rounded bar Jones under-lever case hardened action has finely filed fences. Back action rebounding peninsula locks have round bodied serpentine hammers with high spurs. Front acting sliding safeties engage hammers in down, rebounded position. Action, lockplates, and hammers are engraved with well cut small English scroll. “Alex’r Henry” is in riband at center of each lockplate. SN is on trigger guard at grip. Dark, intricately marbled, and lightly figured Circassian walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over Silvers type pad with “widow’s peak”. Stock features typical Alexander Henry narrow beaded shadow line right hand cheekpiece, case hardened trap engraved steel grip cap, 26 LPI checkering with mullered borders, and with sling eye and gold oval engraved “G.G.H. 29th June 1893″ on toe line. Matching splinter forend has pivoting forward lever release. Drop at heel: Approx 3″, drop at comb: Approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 15.7 oz, LOP 15-1/8”. Original makers oak and leather case with brass corners has “G. G. H. Scots Guards” embossed on lid. Interior is lined with scarlet cloth with gold embossed black leather Alexander Henry label, under an area where another label has been removed. Case contains steel bullet mold, stamped “7259”, casting a 420 diameter .910 long multi-grooved bullet, Hawksley marked round oil bottle, ebony-handled striker key, large ebony-handled turnscrew, and another marked Edward & Sons, Deeley type powder measure, bone-handled cleaning brush, “.450” marked stuck case extractor, pair of snap caps which appear to be for .280 Ross, ebony striker block, and a bone striker bottle containing replacement strikers and nipples, which appear to be for this rifle. Also included is unusual, and what appears to be original, rawhide carrying sling. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as found. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue, silvered at bottoms of muzzles, and thinning along sides from normal handling and use. Action, lockplates and hammers retain 85 – 90% orig case hardening colors, silvered on fences, bottom of action, operating lever, and tails of lockplates. Safeties retain most of their orig fire-blue, but silvered on thumb pieces. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish, which is a bit dry, and has a few normal handling marks and knocks. Pad is a recent well done replacement, and needs a bit more polishing. Checkering has slight wear. Minor chip is behind left lockplate. Henry rifled bores are nearly flawless. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Case leather has been stabilized with brown paint showing numerous marks under paint, with a few scuffs and small marks after stabilization. Interior cloth is very good with normal staining and a few rubs from contact with gun. Unknown label is missing above orig Henry label, in lid. Partitions are tight. Block, at rear of butt, has been removed to accommodate extra length of added pad, but is present in case. Accessories are very fine. Mold is excellent but missing nose pins. An exceptionally fine example of the work of this highly regarded rifle maker. 4-41134 MGM50 (6,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	1146	$17,250.00	VERY FINE ALEXANDER HENRY HAMMER UNDER LEVER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 6673. Cal. 450 BPE. 28″ Steel dovetailed bbls have “Alex’r. Henry, Edinburgh and London.” and “Maker to Their Royal Highness’ The Prince of Wales & Duke of Edinburgh” on uncut portion of full length flat file cut rib. One standing, one folding leaf express rear sight with inset ivory triangle on matted standing leaf, is dovetailed through rib. Long silver bead front is longitudinally dovetailed into slightly raised front of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “AH”, “S” in oval, and “325”, probably the bullet weight for which the rifle is regulated. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs for 450 express. Sling loop is affixed to bottom rib. Rounded bar Jones under-lever case hardened action has finely filed fences. Back action rebounding peninsula locks have round bodied serpentine hammers with high spurs. Front acting sliding safeties engage hammers in down, rebounded position. Action, lockplates, and hammers are engraved with well cut small English scroll. “Alex’r Henry” is in riband at center of each lockplate. SN is on trigger guard at grip. Dark, intricately marbled, and lightly figured Circassian walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/8″ over Silvers type pad with “widow’s peak”. Stock features typical Alexander Henry narrow beaded shadow line right hand cheekpiece, case hardened trap engraved steel grip cap, 26 LPI checkering with mullered borders, and with sling eye and gold oval engraved “G.G.H. 29th June 1893″ on toe line. Matching splinter forend has pivoting forward lever release. Drop at heel: Approx 3″, drop at comb: Approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 15.7 oz, LOP 15-1/8”. Original makers oak and leather case with brass corners has “G. G. H. Scots Guards” embossed on lid. Interior is lined with scarlet cloth with gold embossed black leather Alexander Henry label, under an area where another label has been removed. Case contains steel bullet mold, stamped “7259”, casting a 420 diameter .910 long multi-grooved bullet, Hawksley marked round oil bottle, ebony-handled striker key, large ebony-handled turnscrew, and another marked Edward & Sons, Deeley type powder measure, bone-handled cleaning brush, “.450” marked stuck case extractor, pair of snap caps which appear to be for .280 Ross, ebony striker block, and a bone striker bottle containing replacement strikers and nipples, which appear to be for this rifle. Also included is unusual, and what appears to be original, rawhide carrying sling. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as found. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue, silvered at bottoms of muzzles, and thinning along sides from normal handling and use. Action, lockplates and hammers retain 85 – 90% orig case hardening colors, silvered on fences, bottom of action, operating lever, and tails of lockplates. Safeties retain most of their orig fire-blue, but silvered on thumb pieces. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish, which is a bit dry, and has a few normal handling marks and knocks. Pad is a recent well done replacement, and needs a bit more polishing. Checkering has slight wear. Minor chip is behind left lockplate. Henry rifled bores are nearly flawless. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Case leather has been stabilized with brown paint showing numerous marks under paint, with a few scuffs and small marks after stabilization. Interior cloth is very good with normal staining and a few rubs from contact with gun. Unknown label is missing above orig Henry label, in lid. Partitions are tight. Block, at rear of butt, has been removed to accommodate extra length of added pad, but is present in case. Accessories are very fine. Mold is excellent but missing nose pins. An exceptionally fine example of the work of this highly regarded rifle maker. 4-41134 MGM50 (6,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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