Sale 6947
London
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6 October 2004
Price realised
GBP 7,170
Estimate
A FINE HENRY PATENT .44 (R.F.) RIFLE BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS CO., NO. 1967 The action-body of brass construction, stock with brass butt-plate (with trap), the underlever with lever-latch, screw sling-fittings (forward missing), the barrel with adjustable rear-sight, blade-foresight and full-length magazine Weight 9lb. 14oz., 13 3/8in. pull, 24½in. barrel, proof and certification exempt
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The rifle was built circa 1862
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