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Lot #1496
Lot #1498

Lot 1497: Alexander Henry & Co. Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Engraved Alexander Henry & Co. Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Lot 1497: Alexander Henry & Co. Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Engraved Alexander Henry & Co. Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Alexander Henry & Co. Sidelock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Henry Alexander
Model: SxS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2201
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 399
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1920 according to page 115 of Nigel Brown's "British Gunmakers Volume One: London". Built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single brass bead sight on the smooth solid rib which is marked with the Alexander Henry & Co. address and a flourish of scroll, engraved bands at the breech, 1998 dated London reproofs on the flats, choke constrictions of .013/.025 inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are mated to a nicely engraved sidelock action which displays Purdey style bouquet & scroll engraving with "ALEXr HENRY & Co." on either lockplate and niter blue action screws. The gun features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold inlaid "SAFE". The gun is fitted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with teardrop carved drop points, blank gold inscription oval, and a checkered bare butt. Includes a non-matching wood and canvas takedown case, glass oiler, and cleaning tools. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 11/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as refurbished, retaining 99% blue finish, smooth coin grey on the action, faded markings on the barrel rib, light handling evidence, and sharp recut checkering on the revarnished wood. The case is good. Mechanically excellent.



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