Blued matching serialized steel barrel in .450 3 1/4 caliber (the longest case length available in .450) with a low beaded blade front sight and two position (one folding, one standing) rear sight on the matted, solid rib which is marked "ALEXr HENRY. 12 SOUTH St. ANDREW St. EDINBURGH. PATENT No. 2436/MAKER TO THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESS' THE PRINCE OF WALES AND DUKE OF EDINBURGH." The falling block receiver with left hand back action lock displays beautifully executed floral scroll engraving covering most of the metal surfaces, including the hammer, and an "ALEXr HENRY" banner on the lock and "PATENT No. 1014" marked on top of the receiver. The rifle features a push-button lever release and a safety bolt on the lock. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with horn grip cap, raised cheek piece, absent inscription oval, and checkered steel buttplate. The rifle includes a copy of the original ledger entry for when it was ordered on August 1st, 1874 in the above configuration for the Marquis of Bowmont. The Marquis of Bowmont is the title of the oldest son of the Duke of Roxburghe, in this case to James Henry Robert Innes-Ker, who later became the 7th Duke of Roxburghe and a Member of British Parliament. Also included is further family information on the Duke. Length of pull 15 1/8 inch. Weight 7 lbs. 8 oz.

Very good, retaining strong traces of the period refurbished blue finish with some thinning and brown patination, patterns of case colors on the crisp action, scattered light spotting, and a few scattered scratches and dings. The wood is also very fine with numerous small scratches, assorted pressure dents, crack/chip in the toe of the wrist, and mostly sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.