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Lot #421

Lot 420: Engraved Alexander Henry Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Lot 420: Engraved Alexander Henry Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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Engraved Alexander Henry Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun

Manufacturer: Henry Alexander
Model: SxS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut checkered
Item Views: 2243
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 91
Class: Antique
Description:

Single bead front sight on a solid rib marked "WILLIAM FORD. 4 PRICE STREET, BIRMINGHAM." The barrels feature 2 1/2 inch chambers, choked full/cylinder with extractors. The barrel flats and receiver flats are stamped with several English proofmarks. Fine scroll engraved casehardened receiver, break lever, forearm hardware and trigger guard. "ALEX HENRY" is marked on both sides of the locks. The shotgun has double triggers, straight grip stock with checkered forearm and wrist, double trigger, tang safety, initial shield, initial oval and bare checkered butt with heel and toe plates engraved hardware.

Rating Definition:

Very good. The barrels retain 80% of the blue refinish with scattered scratches overall. The receiver, break lever, double triggers, forearm hardware and trigger guard retains 60% of the original case colors fading to a smooth grey patina. The wood is good with scattered scratches, dings and pressure dents. There is a sliver of wood missing on the right side of the forearm. Checkering is worn but still sharp.



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