OahuKaneohe
(.275 member)
23/10/16 11:01 AM
Alex Henry sidelock in 303 British

New to me today, an Alex Henry sidelock in .303 British made in 1897 for the 7th Duke of Atholl.



Right side 26" barrels.



Left side plate of foliate engraving and gold cocking indicators.


Right side plate showing Celtic "chain" border engravings.


A better pic of the CCH


Bottom:


Top rib and makers name:

Cheek piece:


File cut top rib;



Huvius
(.416 member)
23/10/16 11:03 AM
Re: Alex Henry sidelock in 303 British

So, just how many single shots do you want to trade?

Postman
(.375 member)
23/10/16 11:54 AM
Re: Alex Henry sidelock in 303 British

What an absolutely BEAUTIFUL rifle!!!!!!! And, it's chambered in .303 !!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!


Waidmannsheil
(.400 member)
23/10/16 01:16 PM
Re: Alex Henry sidelock in 303 British

Superb rifle, very very nice.

Waidmannsheil,


Rigby350
(.300 member)
23/10/16 06:27 PM
Re: Alex Henry sidelock in 303 British

Very nice rifle, in a great calibre.

sharps4590
(.333 member)
23/10/16 11:02 PM
Re: Alex Henry sidelock in 303 British

What's to say? Exquisite.

DarylS
(.700 member)
24/10/16 02:58 AM
Re: Alex Henry sidelock in 303 British

What price for that engraving today?

Wonderful rifle.


93x64mm
(.416 member)
24/10/16 07:53 AM
Re: Alex Henry sidelock in 303 British

Keeper for the family - just the custodian for a while!
Lovely rifle to say the least, as Daryl said - how much for that engraving today?
Probably 1/2 a years wages for me alone!
93x64mm


rigbymauser
(.400 member)
24/10/16 08:29 AM
Re: Alex Henry sidelock in 303 British

Beautiful beautiful beautiful...

Iowa_303s
(.400 member)
24/10/16 08:33 AM
Re: Alex Henry sidelock in 303 British

Lovely rifle in very useful caliber!

DarylS
(.700 member)
24/10/16 12:48 PM
Re: Alex Henry sidelock in 303 British

I could hunt with that - for the rest of my years.

Buchsemann
(.333 member)
24/10/16 01:19 PM
Re: Alex Henry sidelock in 303 British

Wow! Very nice little .303. Great find.

Mark


lonewulf
(.300 member)
24/10/16 04:01 PM
Re: Alex Henry sidelock in 303 British


Fantastic. I just love it. Just beautiful.


Watson577
(.300 member)
25/10/16 09:44 AM
Re: Alex Henry sidelock in 303 British

That's a truly wonderful rifle, even if it is missing hammers!

CptCurlAdministrator
(.450 member)
26/10/16 11:30 AM
Re: Alex Henry sidelock in 303 British

Oh my, oh my! What a fine rifle it is. There is just something wonderful about a .303 double rifle. Congratulations!

Curl



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