Lot Essay
The rifle was completed circa 1876 and it appears to have been little used
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A FINE .450 (3¼IN. BLACK POWDER EXPRESS) SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMER FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE BY ALEXANDER HENRY, NO. 3902
The faceted backlock with bolted hammer, action patent use-number No. 1329, border engraving with virtually full hardening-colour, highly-figured stock with pistolgrip, horn pistolgrip-cap and chequered iron butt-plate, the barrel with block-mounted open-sights and matt anti-glare finish
Weight 7lb. 5oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 30in. barrel, Black Powder proof
The faceted backlock with bolted hammer, action patent use-number No. 1329, border engraving with virtually full hardening-colour, highly-figured stock with pistolgrip, horn pistolgrip-cap and chequered iron butt-plate, the barrel with block-mounted open-sights and matt anti-glare finish
Weight 7lb. 5oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 30in. barrel, Black Powder proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Rifles and Pistols, (red labels) with specific exceptions (blue and yellow labels), require a British Firearms Certificate or Export Licence. All are sold 'as found'.
Sale room notice
Please note that this Lot is exempt from certification provided it is acquired as a curiosity or ornament only