Guns International #: 100494690
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Guns International #: 100494690
Category - Hammer Shotguns
- Shotguns - English Double
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Seller: MacNab
Company: MacNab Fine Firearms Member Since: 6/30/07
State:
Virginia
Zip: 24523
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 796-6364
Active Listings: 38
Total Listings: 949
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days Payment Methods: Cashiers Check, U.S. Postal Money Order, Personal Check
Alexander Henry 12 bore Bar-Action Hammergun with 30” Nitro Damascus Barrels
Description: *** SOLD *** This really nice Alexander Henry bar action hammergun no. 4122 was made circa 1886 represents a fine example of the sporting hammerguns that were sold in substantial numbers in the last quarter of the 19th century. The Stanton rebounding locks are of very high quality and the nitro Damascus barrels have a lovely figure. One very interesting feature of this gun can be found on the front barrel lump: a castellated pin with its associated locking pin. Underneath this is what appears to be some kind of plunger but we have been unable to find any relevant patent description. It has been suggested that this was a mechanism for adjusting bolting or jointing but it appears to have been deactivated, probably by more modern re-jointing work. Two other features that I have seen on many guns by the highly respected maker are the chequered front trigger and recessed chokes and although these may be later improvements, it is possible that they are original. The gun is very original in most respects with a beautifully figured piece of wood and this coupled with the sensitive restoration makes it a very pretty, safe and highly 'shootable' gun for either game or clays. *** The action is of traditional bar-action design and features top lever opening operating a 'Purdey' type bolt by way of a 'Scott' spindle with passive 'Dolls Head' top extension, double triggers (front chequered), Stanton rebounding bar-action locks with high level hammers, percussion fences with broad strikers and Deeley forend catch. Engraving style Best Foliate Scroll. Lock plates signed in a scrolling banner. Gun weighs 7lb. Trigger pulls measure approximately: Front trigger 3 ¼ lbs Rear trigger 4 lbs. *** The re-browned, boldly figured nitro Damascus barrels are 29 3/4" in length, chambered for 2 3/4 " (70mm) cartridges and are of brazed 'dovetail' lump construction with soft soldered ribs. Top rib is of the smooth, concave, game type and was recently re-laid. London reproof for 70mm nitro powder cartridges in 2013. The right barrel is bored 0.731 and has a constriction of 0.011 for Improved Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.024. The left barrel is bored 0.013 for a slightly tighter Improved Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.022. *** The straight hand stock and splinter forend are crafted from well figured walnut and the stock is lightly cast off for a right-handed shot, features finely engraved heel & toe plates and a vacant white metal oval. The forend features an engraved steel tip. Stock dimensions are 14-1/2” by 1-1/2” by 2-1/4” slightly cast off for the right hand shot. *** I give a 3-day non-firing inspection and will only accept returns if gun is not as described. I am the US Agent for Heritage Guns UK. SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 100494690
Guns International #: 100494690