Blade front and two leaf (one fixed, one folding)rear sights. The top of the barrel behind the rear sight is engraved "ALEXr HENRY 12 SOUTH St ANDREW St EDINBURGH. PATENT No 1094 AND 79". The left rear of the barrel is marked with three London proof marks and the number "52" upside-down. The receiver, lever, hammer and lock are engraved with fine English scroll. The top of the receiver is marked "PATENT No 79". "ALEXR HENRY" is in a banner on the lock. Blue barrel, casehardened remaining parts, under lever mounted ahead of the trigger guard, and mounted with a checkered wedge secured walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with an engraved metal grip cap with compartment and checkered steel buttplate also with a compartment. Comes in a leather and oak case with brass corner protectors and leather straps and handle. "Sir John Mc Neill" is embossed in black on the lid, and it has red felt lining with an Alexander Henry label affixed to the inside of the lid. In the case is a one piece wooden cleaning rod and a wooden handled nipple wrench. A Sir John McNeill GCB PC FRSE FRAS (1795-1883) was an Edinburgh educated Scottish surgeon and diplomat; however, it is unknown if it is the same person whose name is embossed on the lid.

Very good with 30% original blue finish remaining on the barrel with some thinning, normal handling wear and a few minor scratches. Traces of original fading case colors remain on the receiver, hammer, lock and lever with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The refinished wood is fine with most of the finish remaining and showing a few minor dents and scratches and crisp checkering. The markings and engraving remain crisp and clear. The action is excellent. The case is good with some moderate edge wear and numerous marks on the exterior, one side of the handle torn away, and some wear, tear and stains on the interior lining.