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Lot 3304: Engraved Alexander Henry Underlever Falling Block Hammer Rifle

Finely Engraved Alexander Henry Back Action Underlever Falling Block Hammer Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 16, 2021

Lot 3304: Engraved Alexander Henry Underlever Falling Block Hammer Rifle

Finely Engraved Alexander Henry Back Action Underlever Falling Block Hammer Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 16, 2021

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Finely Engraved Alexander Henry Back Action Underlever Falling Block Hammer Rifle

Manufacturer: Henry Alexander
Model: Single Shot-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 25 inch octagon
Finish: blue/bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1458
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 172
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured c. 1870s to 1880s and likely chambered in .360 Black Powder Express. The top flat of the blued barrel is matted for the entire length apart from where the Alexander Henry, South St. Andrew Street, Edinburgh address is marked, it is fitted with beaded blade front and three-leaf rear sights marked for 100, 150, and 200 yards, all with platinum inlaid center lines, and is cut with the Henry patent rifling. The unique left hand action, lock plate, and hammer are all finished bright and feature intricate English style scroll engraving with the back action lock marked "ALEXr HENRY" in a banner and fitted with a hammer stall, and the top of the action marked "PATENT/No 767". The scroll engraving continues on the bottom of the action, underlever, and trigger guard which are all finished blue. It is mounted with a nicely figured and checkered forearm with horn cap and a pistol grip stock with horn cap, black initial oval, and a solid rubber recoil pad. Provenance: Firearms for Freedom Collection

Rating Definition:

Fine as period refurbished, retains 95% refinished blue finish, the remainder polished bright, with some faint oil staining on the action, slightly softened engraving, and a few light handling marks. The refinished wood is also fine with two stabilized hairline cracks in the forearm and wrist, a few light handling marks, a few insect holes in the grip cap, age-hardened recoil pad, and crisp refreshed checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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