| buckstix |
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| 09/07/23 09:30 PM |
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Re: A mystery Alexander Henry 360 - I love guns with a story
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Quote:Hello,
I saw this nice little double rifle and wondered how one would be sure it was an Alexander Henry as it had no markings and other gun makers made similar rifles (I think).
Regardless, it is a very nice looking little double rifle.
From what I remember, the seller said they didn't know which 360 cartridge it was for. I see that you identified is as the 2 1/4" 360 BPE. Well, that is what I assumed it was. That is a great (& under appreciated) cartridge.
The construction style is Alexander Henry and there is an Alexander Henry serial number stamped on the bottom barrel rib. Barrels have "Henry Patend 116 A & 117 A". So far I've tested a 180g load at 1550fps. Later today I'll test a 230g load. Should be able to get 1700fps with each as I work-up.
Quote:Hello,
Now that's one of your purchases Buckstix I really like.
What are the ballistics of the cartridge, bullet weight and velocity? Lead bullets,
I guess a fine red stag, boar, impala and blackbuck rifle of the day.
7 1/2 lbs, how handy and petite!
What year or approximate year would it be from?
Congratulations.
It has non-rebounding hammers so I'm guessing pre-1878. Should regulate with 150 - 300 grain bullets at 1700 - 1800 fps. First load of 180g were 1550fps and shot 2-3/8" and 2-5/8" apart at 50 yards with left slightly higher than right. Higher velocity with the 180s should level them and bring them together. Same may be true with the heavier 230g. Good news is that I can shoot this one sitting down. It only has 6.5 ft/lbs recoil. Not like my 500ne, 600ne, and 700ne doubles that are 80 ft/lbs or more recoil.
Quote:Hello,
Wow that must have been a cheeky bugger who pinched that one, or asked for the 'basic' bare rifle as you have it there!
When you do find out who it came from, then it would certainly be a labor of love to bring it to what it should be actually finished as it would have come from the factory.
Guess a few of the fellas here would have some fine examples as to what such a masterpiece would look like - of course if you were to go down that path!
For sure this was not purchased because there is no makers name on it. Also, there are no final firing proofs, only inspection proof stamps. I am convinced that except for the regulating, it remained unfired until yesterday. Initial patches through the bores showed no trace of and color.