Manufactured by Alexander Henry, the famous Scottish gunsmith who was the originator of Henry rifling adopted for use on the British Martini-Henry rifles in 1871. Many of his finest sporting arms were used on hunting trips in India and Africa, including by Winston Churchill's paternal grandfather and Prince Edward. Others were given by Edward to officials in India during his visits. The locks, frame, trigger guard, break lever and forearm hardware are engraved with fine English scroll patterns. Each lock is marked "ALEXR HENRY LTD". The top of the barrel rib ahead of the rear sights is marked "ALEXR HENRY LTD MAKERS TO HER MAJESTY./EDINBURGH & LONDON". The barrel flats are marked with various British proofmarks, "CORDITE 40 270MAX" and "375EX". The water table is marked with Birmingham nitro proofmarks and "6938". The matching serial number is also marked on the lower tang and the inside of the forearm hardware. Ramped beaded blade front sight and three leaf (two folding, one fixed) rear sight on the solid matte and smooth solid rib with doll's head extension. Blue barrels, break lever and trigger guard with casehardened remaining metal surfaces, double triggers, tang mounted automatic locking safety, cocking indicators, and mounted with a multi-point checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a horn grip cap, cheek piece and checkered bare butt with engraved heel and toe plates. In maker's brass cornered oak and leather case with Alexander Henry label affixed to the inside of the lid, red felt lining and a nickel oiler. Length of pull is 14 inches, drop at the comb is 2 inches, and drop at the heel is 2 7/8 inches.

Very good as partially refinished, the barrels, which retain 98% blue finish with a few scattered minor dings and scratches. The remaining blue metal surfaces retain 97% original blue finish with some edge wear and minor thinning. The locks retain 80% original bright case colors with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The frame and forearm hardware have a smooth gray patina. The wood is very good with a few scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The checkering remains very crisp. The barrel rib marking is legible and the engraving, and remaining markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The case is fair with heavy wear, tape residue and scratches on the exterior. The handle is absent, and part of one of the leather straps is also absent. The other strap shows very heavy wear. The interior has some lining worn through and some compartment walls broken.