Lot Essay
The rifle was completed circa 1890 and it appears to have been little used. It is a particularly fine example of its type
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Details
A FINE .360 (2 7/16IN. BLACK POWDER EXPRESS) SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMER FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE BY ALEXANDER HENRY, NO. 6520
The miniature falling-block action-body with an unusual turn-off barrel, action patent use-number No. 2376, the backlock with dolphin hammer, best foliate-scroll engraving with virtually full hardening- colour, highly-figured stock with pistolgrip, cheek-piece and engraved and colour-hardened heel-and toe-plates, lever-latch forend, the barrel with block-mounted open-sights
Weight 5lb. 2½oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 27½in. barrel, Black Powder proof
The miniature falling-block action-body with an unusual turn-off barrel, action patent use-number No. 2376, the backlock with dolphin hammer, best foliate-scroll engraving with virtually full hardening- colour, highly-figured stock with pistolgrip, cheek-piece and engraved and colour-hardened heel-and toe-plates, lever-latch forend, the barrel with block-mounted open-sights
Weight 5lb. 2½oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 27½in. barrel, Black Powder proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Rifles and Pistols, (red labels) with specific exceptions (blue and yellow labels), require a British Firearms Certificate or Export Licence. All are sold 'as found'.
Sale room notice
Please note that this Lot is exempt from certification provided it is acquired as a curiosity or ornament only.