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  • Lot #2431
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Lot 2431: Two Antique British Hammer Double Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 5, 2024

Lot 2431: Two Antique British Hammer Double Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 5, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Alexander Henry Double Rifle

Manufacturer: Henry Alexander
Model: Double-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 455
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1170
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Manufactured circa 1895 per Nigel Brown's "British Gunmakers Volume One: London". Likely chambered for 450 Black Powder Express. 14 1/4" LOP.

Rating Definition:

Fair, refinished with brown/grey action, some light spotting, and moderate handling evidence. The wood is cracked and repaired at the wrist and has smoothed checkering. Mechanically functions.



B) Joseph Lang & Sons Double Rifle

Manufacturer: Joseph Lang
Model: Express Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 26 7/8 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1170
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Manufactured circa 1874 per Nigel Brown's "British Gunmakers Volume One: London". Likely chambered for 500 Black Powder Express. Extractor absent. 14 3/4" LOP.

Rating Definition:

Fair, refinished with moderate handling evidence, greyed action, some spotting, some dings and scratches in the wood, and mostly smoothed checkering. Mechanically functions aside from the absent extractor.



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