Lot Essay
The rifle was built circa 1862
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A FINE HENRY PATENT .44 (R.F.) RIFLE BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS CO., NO. 7808
The action-body of brass construction, stock with crescent brass butt-plate (with trap), the underlever with lever-latch, screw sling-fittings, the barrel with dovetailed adjustable rear-sight, blade-foresight and full-length magazine
Weight 9lb. 8oz., 13½in. pull, 24¼in. barrel, proof and certification exempt
The action-body of brass construction, stock with crescent brass butt-plate (with trap), the underlever with lever-latch, screw sling-fittings, the barrel with dovetailed adjustable rear-sight, blade-foresight and full-length magazine
Weight 9lb. 8oz., 13½in. pull, 24¼in. barrel, proof and certification exempt
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'