Alexander Henry .450 3 1/4" BPE SOLD!
Alex'r Henry, Edinburgh and London, Maker to Their Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Duke of Edinburgh .450 3 1/4" Black Powder Express Jones underlever hammer double rifle made in 1894. Damascus barrels retain virtually all their pattern and both chambers and bores remain excellent. File cut solid rib ramped for the front sight with one standing and one folding rear sight leaves. Receiver has gone silver but has 90% coverage of classic British fine scroll engraving which remains sharp and crisp. Hammers with individual side safeties. Top tang extended over the comb. Stocked in dense straight grain European Walnut with both forend and buttstock solid and without repairs. Pancake cheekpiece and engraved trap pistol grip cap. Sling eyes for and aft. Checkering remains at 96%. LOP is 14 1/8" to a checkered butt with engraved heel and toe clips. Weighs in at 9lb even.
This is an outstanding piece that is graceful, elegantly styled and built by the highly respected firm of Alexander Henry. It remains totally original, untouched, and unmolested wth excellent bores. It is accurate and ready for bulls, bear, and boars. Copy of original ledger entry, load data, and 20 new unprimed cases included. Hunt with classic grace, style, and elegance!
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