Lot 4
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Alex Henry A .500 (3-INCH) FALLING BLOCK HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 4062

Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Alex Henry
  • A .500 (3-INCH) FALLING BLOCK HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 4062
28-inch barrels with raised fore sight, rear sight on raised bed, with folding leaf to 200yds, the frame, stepped lock, bolted hammer and underlever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and cheekpiece, black powder proof

Condition

The rifle is lightly worn overall. The action and lock have been polished at some point but overall it remains an honest and tidy example. The bore remains crisp with typical Henry rifling.
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