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ALEXR. HENRY, EDINBURGH & LONDON, SERIAL NO. 4006
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A .450 (3 ¼ IN. BLACK POWDER EXPRESS) DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE
ALEXR. HENRY, EDINBURGH & LONDON, SERIAL NO. 4006
With browned replacement (by the makers) 28 in. (71 cm.) damascus black powder only barrels (serial no. 6279) sighted to 200 yards, action with carved percussion fences, bolted back-action locks, border and scroll engraving throughout, traces of original case-hardened finish in sheltered areas, figured 14 ½ in. pistolgrip stock, weight 7 lbs. 15 ½ oz.
ALEXR. HENRY, EDINBURGH & LONDON, SERIAL NO. 4006
With browned replacement (by the makers) 28 in. (71 cm.) damascus black powder only barrels (serial no. 6279) sighted to 200 yards, action with carved percussion fences, bolted back-action locks, border and scroll engraving throughout, traces of original case-hardened finish in sheltered areas, figured 14 ½ in. pistolgrip stock, weight 7 lbs. 15 ½ oz.
Provenance
The makers have kindly confirmed that this rifle was completed on 25 January 1876 for Taylor & Leisk (agents).
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