Lot Essay
The Alexander Henry records confirm that the rifle was completed circa 1892-1897 as a best quality express for Mr. Algernon Moreing, with a combination of standard leaf and match sights
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A FINE A. HENRY 1882 PATENT .450 (3IN. BLACK POWDER EXPRESS) DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS BACKLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE BY A. HENRY, NO. 6767
Incorporating A. Henry patent No. 5273 of 1882, patent use-number 269, Jones patent rotary-underlever, the action-body with carved and finely engraved serpentine fences, with stylized foliage, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best foliate-scroll engraving with full hardening-colour, boldly-figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved and colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap (with trap), cheek-piece and engraved heel-and toe-plates, sling-loops, the browned fine damascus barrels with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 8lb. 3oz., 14in. stock, 28in. barrels, Black Powder proof
Incorporating A. Henry patent No. 5273 of 1882, patent use-number 269, Jones patent rotary-underlever, the action-body with carved and finely engraved serpentine fences, with stylized foliage, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best foliate-scroll engraving with full hardening-colour, boldly-figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved and colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap (with trap), cheek-piece and engraved heel-and toe-plates, sling-loops, the browned fine damascus barrels with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 8lb. 3oz., 14in. stock, 28in. barrels, Black Powder proof