Lot Essay
The Alexander Henry records confirm that the gun was completed for E.J. Bolders, Esq. circa 1865
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A RARE A. HENRY PATENT 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY A. HENRY, NO. 1369
Alexander Henry patent No.12, the vertical sidelever-opening action with internal self-extracting strikers and external hammers, non-rebounding backlocks with narrow attenuated hammers, carved serpentine fences, scalloped action-body, best foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish, finely-figured stock with engraved heel-and toe-plates, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib and reversed chokes
Weight 7lb. 9oz., 14in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. & I.C. choke (relieved), 2in. chambers, Black Powder proof
Alexander Henry patent No.12, the vertical sidelever-opening action with internal self-extracting strikers and external hammers, non-rebounding backlocks with narrow attenuated hammers, carved serpentine fences, scalloped action-body, best foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish, finely-figured stock with engraved heel-and toe-plates, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib and reversed chokes
Weight 7lb. 9oz., 14in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. & I.C. choke (relieved), 2in. chambers, Black Powder proof