Established in Edinburgh in 1853, Alexander Henry was most famous for being the designer of the Henry rifling and barrel used on the Martini-Henry rifle. Henry was appointed "gun and rifle manufacturer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales" in 1872. The company also manufactured high quality single and double barrel rifles and shotguns. This shotgun was manufactured in 2005 and features a single brass bead sight on the smooth solid concave rib marked "ALEXR HENRY 21 FREDRICK STREET EDINBURGH". The breech end of the barrels are engraved with two thin bands of geometric designs. The barrel flats are nitro proofed and are marked with "14-1", "28" in a diamond, "70MM" and "950 BAR". The matching serial number is marked on the lower tang, water table and the bottom of the right barrel. The water table is also marked with two "crown/GP" proofmarks. The scallop box lock action features Celtic designs and "ALEXR HENRY" in a panel on each side. The engraving designs extends to the trigger guard, forearm hardware and break lever. 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and choked improved modified/full. Mounted with a nicely figured multi-point checkered walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a finely checkered bare butt. Comes with a hard leather takedown case with leather corner protectors, straps and handle, and red felt lining. In the case is a nickel oiler and two ebony and brass snap caps. There is an Alex Henry label affixed to the inside of the lid. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 14.1 mm (.555 inches) and both measured .554 inches; choke constriction .016/.024 inches; minimum wall thickness .025/.027 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 15 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 5 lbs 12 oz.

Excellent. The shotgun retains 99% of the original blue and casehardened finish showing some very mild fading of the case colors on the edges and light overall handling/storage marks. The wood is also excellent with some minor handling marks and sharp checkering. The engraving and markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically fine. The case is very good plus with a couple scratches on the exterior and some loose fabric on the inside.