ALEXANDER HENRY SINGLE SHOT MINIATURE EXPRESS RIFLE.

ALEXANDER HENRY SINGLE SHOT MINIATURE EXPRESS RIFLE. SN 6036. Cal. 360 2-1/4″ Ex. Scarce little rifle has a 25″ round barrel, engraved “A Henry. Edinburgh & London” on top, and is marked w/ SN “6036”, “AH”, and British proofs on bottom under forend. Rear one standing, 2 folding platinum lined express sight marked for 50, 150, and 200 yards is transversally dovetailed through a block. Platinum bead front sight is dovetailed longitudinally through a shaped block. Tiny action measures 1.9″ high, and is 1-1/4″ wide, and is devoid of any decorative engraving, but is marked on top “Patent no. 2280” (patent use no.). Back action, right hand non-rebounding lock is engraved “Alex’r Henry”. Nicely filed hammer is checkered at thumb piece. Plain trigger guard is engraved w/ SN. Nicely streaked, and lightly figured straight grip European walnut buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over plain steel butt plate. Checkering is 18 LPI w/ mullered borders. Forend attaches to bbl w/ side nail, is shaped in typical Alexander Henry style, but without flutes. Checkering and wood matches buttstock. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 4 lbs 14 oz. CONDITION: Good. Barrel retains traces of original blue, but is mostly mottled brown. Action retains traces of case color, strong under lever. Lock plate retains case color where protected by hammer. Stocks retain most of a rubbed oil finish. Checkering somewhat worn. Action is tight. Lock is crisp. Bore is good, mostly shiny, but w/ grooves dark, and somewhat pitted at throat. These scarce little rifles are a joy to carry, and the cartridge is similar in power to our 38-55. 4-37415 MGM20 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	1248	$4,600.00	ALEXANDER HENRY SINGLE SHOT MINIATURE EXPRESS RIFLE. SN 6036. Cal. 360 2-1/4″ Ex. Scarce little rifle has a 25″ round barrel, engraved “A Henry. Edinburgh & London” on top, and is marked w/ SN “6036”, “AH”, and British proofs on bottom under forend. Rear one standing, 2 folding platinum lined express sight marked for 50, 150, and 200 yards is transversally dovetailed through a block. Platinum bead front sight is dovetailed longitudinally through a shaped block. Tiny action measures 1.9″ high, and is 1-1/4″ wide, and is devoid of any decorative engraving, but is marked on top “Patent no. 2280” (patent use no.). Back action, right hand non-rebounding lock is engraved “Alex’r Henry”. Nicely filed hammer is checkered at thumb piece. Plain trigger guard is engraved w/ SN. Nicely streaked, and lightly figured straight grip European walnut buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over plain steel butt plate. Checkering is 18 LPI w/ mullered borders. Forend attaches to bbl w/ side nail, is shaped in typical Alexander Henry style, but without flutes. Checkering and wood matches buttstock. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 4 lbs 14 oz. CONDITION: Good. Barrel retains traces of original blue, but is mostly mottled brown. Action retains traces of case color, strong under lever. Lock plate retains case color where protected by hammer. Stocks retain most of a rubbed oil finish. Checkering somewhat worn. Action is tight. Lock is crisp. Bore is good, mostly shiny, but w/ grooves dark, and somewhat pitted at throat. These scarce little rifles are a joy to carry, and the cartridge is similar in power to our 38-55. 4-37415 MGM20 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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