Product Details
ALEXR. HENRY
A VERY RARE 12-BORE HENRY 1865 PATENT DOUBLE-SIDELEVER HAMMER-COCKING SHOTGUN, serial no. 1336,
rib originally engraved 'ALEXR. HENRY. 12 SOUTH ST. ANDREW ST. EDINBURGH. PATENT NO.1', bolstered action with carved serpentine fences, incorporating features of Alex Henry patent No. 1071 of April 17th 1865, double sidelevers operating a central single sprung locking bolt, Henry design dipped non-rebounding lockplates with skeuomorphic hammers of elaborate pinfire form (one repaired) and with internal strikers, fine border and scroll engraving (some wear), 14 3/8in. figured stock with steel heel and toe plates and chequered detailing at the butt
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this shotgun was completed in 1865 with 30in. barrels and is listed as a 'best quality CF [centre-fire] gun'.
Other Notes: Please Note this gun is being sold as a Stock, Action & Fore-end only.
Guns sold as Stock, Action and Fore-end only are sold without barrels. The original barrels may be available for sleeving purposes, but will only be released cut in the approved manner as per Proof House guidelines. THIS APPLIES TO ALL BUYERS REGARDLESS OF LICENCE HELD OR COUNTRY OF DESTINATION.
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Estimate £200-300
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