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ALEXR. HENRY, EDINBURGH & LONDON, SERIAL NO. 6929
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A FINE & RARE 20/.577 (ALEXANDER HENRY BLACK POWER EXPRESS) DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER BIG GAME HAMMER RIFLE
ALEXR. HENRY, EDINBURGH & LONDON, SERIAL NO. 6929
With browned 27 in. (68.5 cm.) twist black powder only barrels, case-hardened action with doll's head extension and carved percussion fences, case-hardened bolted rebounding back-action locks, border and scroll engraved throughout, retaining much original finish throughout, well figured 15 in. pistolgrip stock including rubber recoil-pad, weight 12 lbs. 3 oz.
ALEXR. HENRY, EDINBURGH & LONDON, SERIAL NO. 6929
With browned 27 in. (68.5 cm.) twist black powder only barrels, case-hardened action with doll's head extension and carved percussion fences, case-hardened bolted rebounding back-action locks, border and scroll engraved throughout, retaining much original finish throughout, well figured 15 in. pistolgrip stock including rubber recoil-pad, weight 12 lbs. 3 oz.
Provenance
The makers have kindly confirmed that this best quality rifle was completed on 8 October 1895 for Manton & Co.
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.