Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2015 : Sale A0315 Lot 841
ALEXr. HENRY A .450 / .400 (2 3/8IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS TOPLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 4402,

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ALEXr. HENRY
A .450 / .400 (2 3/8IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS TOPLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 4402,
26in. black powder only barrels with Henry patent rifling, partially filed rib with open sights and bead fore-sight, engraved 'ALEXr. HENRY. EDINBURGH & LONDON. PATENT NO. 5419. MAKER TO THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESS' THE PRINCE OF WALES AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH', slim action with carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks with bolted dolphin hammers, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock (cracked and repaired at hand) with slim cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling eyes and engraved steel heel and toe plates, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 6lb. 15oz.

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Estimate £3,000-3,500