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Alexander Henry Large Frame Takedown Best Quality Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,750.00 USD
Alexander Henry Large Frame Takedown Best Quality Rifle
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Alexander Henry Large Takedown Frame Best Quality Single Shot Rifle, #6638, .500 Express cal., 27.75'' barrel with two-leaf Express rear and bead type front sight, banknote engraving to receiver block, hammer, and lockplate; checkered pistol-grip walnut stock and forend with shadow-line cheekpiece, with lightly engraved steel heel and toe treatment over checkered walnut buttplate. Barrel is marked ''Alex'r Henry, Edinburgh & London''; chamber area is additionally stamped L7864''. Lock is additionally marked ''Alex'r Henry''. Mfg'd 1892. Condition is excellent. Barrel has toned somewhat but retains approx. 94% overall thinning blue. Case hardened frame and back lock have toned and silvered, but colors are approx. 85% visible. Stock with very light impressions to both sides of cheekpiece; checking is extremely well defined and remains sharp. Action remains crisp and smooth, bore is bright. Est.: $7,500-$10,000. (Antique)