A .500 (NO. 2 BLACK POWDER EXPRESS) FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE BY ALEXANDER HENRY, NO. 3410
A .500 (NO. 2 BLACK POWDER EXPRESS) FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE BY ALEXANDER HENRY, NO. 3410

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A .500 (NO. 2 BLACK POWDER EXPRESS) FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE BY ALEXANDER HENRY, NO. 3410
Incorporating A. Henry patents No. 2536 and No. 1076, the faceted non-rebounding backlock with bolted dolphin hammer, best foliate-scroll engraving, the action-body engraved with a central floral motif, figured stock with pistolgrip and chequered iron butt-plate, the Henry-rifled barrel with open-sights
Weight 7lb. 4oz., 14in. pull, 28in. barrel, Black Powder proof

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The Alexander Henry records confirm that the rifle was completed in 1874 for the Earl of Zetland

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