I was very happy to have won this rifle at a recent auction.
My 500BPE Alex Henry double has been superb and I have been on the lookout for a single shot 500. In fact, I’ve been a bit crazy for Alex Henry patent falling blocks for the last few years as they are just so fine in every respect. Perfection in a hammer single IMO.
Anyway, the auction described it as “period refinished”. That didn’t bother me at the price I was bidding.
Well, it could be period refinished but IMO, it could very well be in its original finish - not sure how to tell actually and in hand I can’t think it matters to me at all!
Perfect balance, wonderful condition and a beautiful bore!
What a great rifle!!