Serial number 4789 is listed in Donald Dallas, "Alexander Henry: Rifle Maker", p. 291 and noted as completed on 25 May 1880, in .450 and as patent use number 1705. With blued barrel signed “ALEX.R HENRY. EDINBURGH AND LONDON.” and fitted with a bead front sight on a raised base, two-leaf rear sight on a raised base, and London black powder proof marks. Casehardened border and scroll engraved action, underlever, trigger-guard and back-action lock, the last signed “ALEXR. HENRY” and has a sliding blued safety catch for the rebounding hammer. The top of the action engraved “PATENT NO. 1705”. Finely figured pistol grip stock with checkered grip and forearm, dark horn grip-cap, and rubber recoil pad. Norman R. Blank's collection notes indicate this rifle was purchased from the Pasadena Gun Shop March 28, 1959. Provenance: The Norman R. Blank Collection

Very fine with 90% plus original blue and 80% casehardened finish, patches of mild surface oxidation mainly on the barrel, and generally minor age and storage related wear. The engraving and markings are sharp. The wood is fine and has numerous dings and scratches in the otherwise crisp checkering, scattered dents and scrapes, nice striped figure on the buttstock, and deteriorated recoil pad. Mechanically fine. Alexander Henry's rifles were noted among the very best of their day and remain highly sought after. Do no miss your chance to pick up this classic falling block express rifle.