Main Sale - June 2010 : Sale A1042 Lot 1445
ALEXr. HENRY A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SIDELEVER SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 6401,

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ALEXr. HENRY
A LIGHTWEIGHT 12-BORE SIDELEVER SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 6401,
30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib engraved '1' and 'ALEXr. HENRY, EDINBURGH AND LONDON. MAKER TO THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESS' THE PRINCE OF WALES AND DUKE OF EDINBURGH', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum (left wall thickness well below), sidelever action with slender standing breech, carved leaf serpentine fences, broad topstrap with automatic safety, blue enamel 'SAFE' detail, removable striker discs, protruding tumbler pivots, best fine acanthus scroll engraving with ropework borders, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 3/4in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with inlet leather cheekpad, horn pistolgrip-cap and including 7/8in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 2oz.
Estimate £300-500

THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.