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Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles
      #310540 - 16/01/18 10:11 PM

As we approach the 200th anniversary of Alexander Henry’s birth (4th of June 2018), as his great great grandson, I’d like to create an “inventory” of his rifles and shotguns, so that we can have an idea of how many are still in existence. I realise this can never be “complete”, and will be “out of date” as soon as it is created!

Donald Dallas’ book “Alexander Henry Rifle Maker” lists all serial numbers from no. 120 (starting when he took over Samuel Gourlay’s business in 1852) to no. 8545.

If you own one – and you’d like to help … please let me know
• the serial number
• some idea of where you live (country or city or post/ZIP code)
• anything especially interesting about the gun or its history

Please reply by Direct Message (DM) or to
Alex henry rifles (one word) at gmail dot com

You don’t need to give me your name, or your address – no need for it, really. I will store your forum moniker, and which forum.

I will not share personal information with anyone – this is purely for my interest and research.

I will be putting this message up on other forums. I will also trawl through auction sites to see what they have sold in the past.

In time, I’ll map the data on a world map (anonymity still totally preserved) using something like BatchGeo.

If you know other Alexander Henry owners, who probably don’t access this forum, please let them know too!

If you know of museums with Alexander Henrys, let me know!

I hope this will be very successful – it will be very interesting!

Thanks, in anticipation!

Richard Brown
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Collaborator on “Alexander Henry Rifle Maker” by Donald Dallas
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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #310558 - 17/01/18 10:46 AM

I have a couple of falling blocks and a rook rifle conversion

I will email you details when I get a minute soon

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: TH44]
      #310561 - 17/01/18 11:56 AM

Excellent endeavour, Richard.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: DarylS]
      #310563 - 17/01/18 01:16 PM

You have set about a worthy task.

I am enjoying reading the Henry book.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: MikeRowe]
      #310576 - 18/01/18 01:27 AM

I have a few as well.
Perhaps John can set up a sub forum under the “Double Rifles Single Shots & Combinatuons” section.

I think it would be nice to see photos of the rifles to get an idea of not only what survives but also in what condition or state of originality.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Huvius]
      #310580 - 18/01/18 06:04 AM

Well I don’t want to hijack things ...

Feedback so far is slow. I’m busying myself raking through auction sites for Henry items, on the basis that, if it was auctioned, it still probably exists ... but I’ve set myself a limit of 10 years back.

I think it will build slowly ...

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #310830 - 23/01/18 12:49 AM

I reckon I may have one in a safe ... will have to double check.

EDITED TO ADD: NO I DON'T HAVE ONE. WAS CONFUSED BY ONE OF THE RIFLES IN MY MEMORY. SILLY.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Huvius]
      #310831 - 23/01/18 12:51 AM

Hi Huvius,

I would be disinclined to set up a specific forum at the moment. Too many forums at the moment, no used enough. So consolidating and culling is in order.

(If and) when I upgrade the forums, yes a subforum might be veryu possible. (The IF is because I was supposed to do it this winter ... now next winter ... but have to be around to do it.)

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: NitroX]
      #311253 - 29/01/18 02:18 AM

I've got details on 75 so far ... that's great ... but a long way to go ! I'm sure there must be a couple of thousand out there ...

Thanks for replies so far.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #311498 - 02/02/18 06:19 AM

Congratulations on undertaking research on surviving Henry rifles. I sent you the serial number of my Henry.

There may be other forums that you can use to request information. Also, I wonder if you could post a request in Guns International and Gun Broker as many collectors search those web sites.

How will this information be preserved for future research by gun enthusiast? Will this information be used in an updated edition of Donald Dallas's new book?

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: 85lc]
      #311521 - 02/02/18 07:42 PM

85lc ... primarily I'm interested in "how many and which" Alexander Henry weapons exist ... for starters.

I don't know anything about Guns International and Gun Broker ... could do.

Many replies give me some details, and even photos, but it would be a huge ... HUGE ... task to undertake documenting all with photographs etc.

Re an update to Donald's book ... you never know but ...

Thanks for your continuing interest !!

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #313021 - 25/02/18 12:49 AM

Hello RichB

Good Luck with your project.

I sent you pictures of my cased Alex Henry 450 cal single shot with Scope and all Accessories.

you can also see it here: http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=308533&an=0&page=0#Post308533

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: buckstix]
      #314804 - 01/04/18 12:08 AM

I'm up to over 100 so far .. thanks to all for the replies I have received ..

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #314818 - 01/04/18 09:29 AM

#6677, a cased 10b double rifle, is Lot 458 here: https://www.australianarmsauctions.com/on-line-catalogue-5/

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: cadet]
      #314821 - 01/04/18 10:31 AM

That would do very nicely.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: TH44]
      #315211 - 13/04/18 03:25 AM

I just bought another AH. It is a small action falling block in 360EX with right hand hammer & stalking safety
Serial Number is 6201
Location: SE USA

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: 85lc]
      #315223 - 13/04/18 11:26 AM

That was a solid buy.
I was bidding light on it and had to bow out.

There’s a double 360 coming up at auction in Germany.
Super cool example.

https://www.hermann-historica.de/en/l/17...mp;currentpos=3

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Huvius]
      #315235 - 13/04/18 01:59 PM

I rec’d the AH today. I am very happy. It actually is nicer looking than the ad. I plan to try it out this weekend, using some ammo that shoots well in my Lancaster.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: 85lc]
      #316295 - 12/05/18 01:08 AM

Alexander Henry's 200th birthday is 4th June - 3 and a bit weeks away ...

I'm still getting info on existing rifles and shotguns made in Edinburgh, but it's slowed a bit now.

Any more welcome though !

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #317777 - 05/07/18 04:52 PM

Up to 145 now !

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #320219 - 01/10/18 12:12 AM

Just got notice from someone whose family has had two Henry rifles since new.

That's the inventory up to 150 rifles etc now.

Any more ?

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #320228 - 01/10/18 03:55 AM

May as well add mine to the list (some of which are already known)

Henry Serial# Cal. Action type

861 .451 ML sporting match rifle
2393 .500 3" Hammer double
3185 .577 3-1/4" Hammer double
4511 .450/400 2-3/8" Hammer falling block
4884 .360 2-1/4" Hammer falling block
5102 .450/400 3-1/4" Hammer falling block takedown (450 barrel missing)
6639 .450 3-1/4" Hammerless double

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Huvius]
      #320229 - 01/10/18 04:01 AM

Two hammer falling blocks sold in the last Rock Island auction fyi.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Huvius]
      #324613 - 12/02/19 08:35 PM

165+ now - surely many more ?

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #324641 - 13/02/19 07:00 AM

I have the Henry .450 3-1/4" single shot you just asked about on the ASSRA forums. #2584

I also have a fine Henry double .577 2-3/4" Express, #6449. You can see it here: http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat....3&fpart=all

Finally, I have a double .450 3-1/4" Express, #6115. You can see it photographed side-by-side with my .577 at this thread: http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=142729&an=0&page=4#Post142729

I formerly owned a hammerless double .450 3-1/4" Express, #6277. It now belongs to another collector. You can see it gutted and photographed side-by-side with my #6115 at this thread: http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat....4&fpart=all

I hope this helps.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: CptCurl]
      #324666 - 13/02/19 02:30 PM

The 500 hammer falling block I recently bought is #5852
Another one I bought - bit of a project though - is a 450 hammer falling block #5123

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Huvius]
      #324671 - 13/02/19 09:08 PM

Thanks to you both. Sorry to reiterate these things … but I need to refresh the thread every now and again to get new and more info !!

Richard Brown
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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #324693 - 14/02/19 07:51 PM

Just dropped in. I have a sxs 450/400 3 1/4 As soon as I remember how to post a picture I will along with the details. Serial #736%. It does have a broken striker, can you help with that?

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: mickey]
      #324697 - 14/02/19 09:27 PM

% = 5 ?

Sorry, I am a descendant of Alexander Henry - not a gunsmith !!

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #324699 - 14/02/19 09:42 PM

Mick,

Our member Mike Rowe can make a striker for your rifle. Contact him.

Good to see you drop by and I hope you are doing well.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: mickey]
      #324701 - 15/02/19 02:14 AM

Mick,
Quote:

Just dropped in. I have a sxs 450/400 3 1/4 ............ does have a broken striker, can you help with that?


Steve Bertram “Bertram & Co” here in Colorado could help you with a new striker and his turnaround time is reasonable. (And make a couple of spares too).
http://www.bertramandco.com/index.html
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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: 3DogMike]
      #326789 - 03/04/19 11:47 AM

A. Henry double rifle #1082 just came onto the market:
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/806256869

I guess you could call it surviving...not shootable, but surviving...

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Huvius]
      #326795 - 03/04/19 03:42 PM

Very nice looking, unfortunately it looks like the action is cracked thru left and right sides right in front of the lock plates?
Not a shooter.......
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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: 3DogMike]
      #326808 - 03/04/19 11:16 PM

It does indeed look like it’s cracked.... That makes it a mighty expensive wall hanger or very pretty boat anchor or walking cane..... That is a terrible pity.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Postman]
      #326810 - 04/04/19 12:22 AM

Exactly!
Too bad.
As an aside, what do you think of the “conversion” or what that could mean?
I myself, suspect that it could be that A&N could have rechambered and regelated it for a flatter shooting 577 and the rear sight leaves were altered or replaced for the flatter trajectory.
Then, perhaps, someone along the line fired a nitro load in it and cracked the action.






BTW, I pointed this out to the seller.
Will see if he pulls the gun or discloses this major flaw.
Pretty much shoots his entire condition description down in flames IMO.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Huvius]
      #326818 - 04/04/19 09:12 AM

Rifle has been recolored, bet it cracked when it warped in the heat treat. I had an 8 Bore double rifle with a minor crack after recoloring. It cracked in the corner of one of the cutouts in the frame where the barrel lugs go into. (Jones underlever). A prominent gunsmith welded the crack and recolored. No problems after that.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: 8borerifle]
      #326843 - 05/04/19 09:53 AM

The action itself has no Henry marks. Look at all the pictures. The barrels are marked, but not the action.

It doesn't have the relief cuts usually found in the bars of a Henry BPE double.

The butt stock doesn't look very Scottish to me either.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: CptCurl]
      #326845 - 05/04/19 10:33 AM

Too - the colours looks too modern to me, overly heavy blue, not enough browns or light tans.
Could very well have cracked when quenched, I guess - don't know for sure. Shooting too heavy a load also makes sense.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: DarylS]
      #326847 - 05/04/19 11:58 AM

No AH serial # on the bars, angle of the grip is all wrong for a Henry, way to flat. Engraving does not look right either.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: prairie_ghost]
      #326851 - 05/04/19 02:39 PM

Wondering if A&N “converted” by altering the stock, or contracted with Henry? The stock surely does look a lot like typical A&N pistol grip stock profile & with no cheekpiece.
I would guess that the answer would possibly be found in the A&N records.

Just looked and the bidding is still going higher.........hope the bidders know what they are getting.
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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: 3DogMike]
      #326876 - 06/04/19 03:18 AM

Great comments. Too bad for potential bidders that they don't read your thoughts.

It does look like a very fresh refinish and, not being disclosed by the seller is bothersome.

Several have pointed out that the action is cracked. Perhaps my vision is not that great so could someone explain or show where the crack is.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: 85lc]
      #326878 - 06/04/19 04:46 AM

Look just up above & ahead of the lock's screw slot in the bottom picture. Then look at the same area on the other side of the action.

The cracks are evident and easily seen(on my 24"monitor). In the bottom picture, there is actually a small piece of metal missing in the crack - which likely means a multi-fracture in the metal.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: DarylS]
      #326968 - 08/04/19 12:28 AM

Buyer beware!

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: prairie_ghost]
      #327196 - 12/04/19 12:56 PM

Auction ended @ $4525.00 USD......that’s a lot of $$$ for a tarted up wall hanger. Hope the bidder knew what it was about.
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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: CptCurl]
      #328143 - 08/05/19 10:49 PM

Excellent CptCurl … any more for any more ??

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #328166 - 09/05/19 09:35 AM

Posting for member “degoins” from the USA, an Alexander Henry .450 BPE
Looked it up in my Donald Dallas book and it was finished and entered in the Henry records on 10Nov1894. Sorry, I did not get permission from the owner to post the actual serial number.
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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: 3DogMike]
      #328167 - 09/05/19 10:13 AM

Got to be before 1894 but regardless, another "typical" Alex Henry which just exudes the quality of style and execution that sets them above most others!

I've often thought, I would be totally content owning only Alexander Henry and George Gibbs rifles.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Huvius]
      #328208 - 10/05/19 11:23 AM

Quote:

Got to be before 1894 but regardless, another "typical" Alex Henry which just exudes the quality of style and execution that sets them above most others!



Ben,
Looked this one up in the Donald Dallas book, in fact it is an 1894 rifle, 10Nov1894 to be exact.
Very unusual to have stalking safeties at that late date, and the top strap over the comb is apparently pretty rare as well.
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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: 3DogMike]
      #328221 - 10/05/19 09:15 PM

A huge thanks to Mike for posting the pics for me.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: degoins]
      #328224 - 10/05/19 10:22 PM

Great looking rifle. How does it shoot?

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: bouldersmith]
      #328227 - 11/05/19 12:34 AM

Thanks. It shoots really good with 320 gr lead bullets and 48 gr IMR4198 with about 12 gr Dacron filler. Better than I can hold/see.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: degoins]
      #329344 - 13/06/19 09:18 PM

Finally got the info for this rifle from John Dickson and Son.....

The workshop ledger entry
No. 6843, Double Centre Fire Express Rifle, Best, .450, 28in Damascus, ? Bar with long strap on comb, Pistol Hand, Grip Cap
Stock - 1 11/16in drop at comb, 2 5/8in drop at heel , 14 1/4in to centre pull.
Standing & Leaf, No. 1 notch sights, 10 Nov 94, Weight 8lb 13 1/2oz. solid taper case, 4 ½ drams powder for 325 grn, 1/8 extra 385 grn solid
bullet
Made for F. D. Pirie

I've found nothing on the web so far about Mr. Pirie.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: degoins]
      #329418 - 17/06/19 08:43 PM

There's one F D Pirie on Scotland's People website … but that's making assumptions that
a) 1st and 2nd forenames are recorded correctly in both places,
b) it's a male and
c) he was in Scotland.

He's on the valuation roll of 1905 as owner of Leckmelm estate … so that's possible.

Any more research would cost me so … over to you !!

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #329432 - 18/06/19 02:59 AM

RichB,

Thanks for your effort.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: CptCurl]
      #331028 - 10/08/19 07:07 PM

Any more ? Bump ...

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #331081 - 13/08/19 04:35 AM

Look at the pair of AH Howdah pistols that Collectors Firearms of Houston just posted in their new arrivals section.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: TexasJohn]
      #331085 - 13/08/19 05:00 AM

Very Nice indeed.

The narrative states they are chambered
for a "custom" 1 1/2" .50 cal. casing.
I assume they are central fire. If Rimfire, they
are close to the .50 American Peabody at 1.456".
The .50 Remington M71 was 1.25".
The .50/50 Maynard was 1.370".
The .50 Carbine was a shortened .50/70.
Since the .50/70 was 1.75", & the Carbine was shortened, perhaps the .50 U.S. Carbine or similar is the case used.
I find no listing in English nor European ctgs. that are close.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: TexasJohn]
      #331097 - 13/08/19 08:11 AM

Yeah they're gorgeous ... had them on my list as they were sold by James Julia 18 months ago ...

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: DarylS]
      #331098 - 13/08/19 08:23 AM

Daryl - The cartridge is .50 X 1 1/2", I have a "baby" Howdah pistol in that calibre (posted here somewhere)



It is in Hoyem vol.3, I made cases from .500 BPE with difficulty as the chambers were very tight, probably made for foil cartridges as it is an early pistol

I will check out the auction pistols but way too much for me

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: TH44]
      #331100 - 13/08/19 08:44 AM

Quote:

Daryl "The narrative states they are chambered
for a "custom" 1 1/2" .50 cal. casing."



Yes - I knew they were .50 1 1/2". Perhaps .50/70 or .50/90 Starline brass would be easier than .50 Exp. I suspect the Starline .50/70 or Dixie .50/70 would be easier to work with due to brass thickness, but the rims would be too thick & need turning from the front end.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: TH44]
      #331117 - 13/08/19 07:10 PM

Quote:

Daryl - The cartridge is .50 X 1 1/2", I have a "baby" Howdah pistol in that calibre (posted here somewhere)



It is in Hoyem vol.3, I made cases from .500 BPE with difficulty as the chambers were very tight, probably made for foil cartridges as it is an early pistol

I will check out the auction pistols but way too much for me

TH44



Surprisingly "tiny' cartridges in "width" for the barrel size?

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: CptCurl]
      #333278 - 10/10/19 10:16 AM

I have an Alexander Henry designed hammerless rifle that was made in Austria. Apparently, these Austrian made “Henry” rifles are not that uncommon.

I intended to show pictires of my rifle but I can not figure out how to post pictures.

I reached out the Axel Eichendorff who is a member of the German Gun Collector’s Association (GGCA). Axel quickly identified my rifle and provided pictures of other Henry designed rifles manufactured in Austria.

Axel pointed out that Richard Hummel had authored two articles “AUSTRIAN GUNMAKING WITH A SCOTTISH FLAIR!”that were published in GGCA Magazine Waidmannsheil issues 43 and 44.

My rifle was proofed as a 5.6x52R (22HP) in 1935. It was then rebored and rerifled to 6.5x52R (25/35) and proofed in 1937. All proofing was done in the Ferlach proofhouse.

If you are interested and I can figure out how to post pictures, I will post Axel’s emails to me addressing my rifle and including pictures of other Austrian Henry rifles.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: 85lc]
      #333536 - 17/10/19 10:28 PM

Interesting - what sort of date ?

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #333689 - 21/10/19 11:32 PM

Rich B.
I am not sure that I understand. My rifle was made in 1935.
Axel said Austrian gun makers started building Henry rifles (hammer and hammerless) shortly after the patents expired.
The actions for the hammerless rifles are very nice looking.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: bouldersmith]
      #333691 - 22/10/19 12:10 AM

All these Alex Henry rifles are a piece of art work! I absolutely love mine, circa 1873, with the mild 450-400 x 2 3/8” cartridge, it is an absolute pleasure to shoot as well with recoil only an arthritis laden wrist can truly appreciate.

I am likely going to take it deer hunting this fall. The rifle clocks 1825 fps with 200 grain 411” cast wheel weight bullets over a charge of 31 grains of H4198 and 1.5” of backer rod. The accuracy is minute of deer out to 100 yards. The iron sights are quite fine with a small bead running the length of the top of the front blade. The bead is almost not discernible it is so fine, and is meant for much sharper younger eyes than mine, but I will slap on a pair of progressive glasses and all will be well with the world.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Postman]
      #333701 - 22/10/19 02:44 AM

Nice - does it have a serial number visible ?

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #338676 - 05/03/20 03:24 AM

The serial number of my sealing rifle is 5218. It is located in Georgia.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: NitroX]
      #338677 - 05/03/20 05:04 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Daryl - The cartridge is .50 X 1 1/2", I have a "baby" Howdah pistol in that calibre (posted here somewhere)



It is in Hoyem vol.3, I made cases from .500 BPE with difficulty as the chambers were very tight, probably made for foil cartridges as it is an early pistol

I will check out the auction pistols but way too much for me

TH44



Surprisingly "tiny' cartridges in "width" for the barrel size?



I agree, John - the barrels are very heavy for the ctg. dimension, almost as if it was a cut-down rifle, but the chambering is wrong for a rifle, of course, but, it appears to have been made to the same dimensions as a SxS rifle.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: DarylS]
      #338725 - 06/03/20 09:16 AM

Hi Guys



The .500



My Wilkinson .577 Snider Howdah

Both appear ok??

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: TH44]
      #338749 - 07/03/20 11:23 AM

Neither look heavy from that angle.

TH44 - does your muzzle loader 6 bore by AH appear on ledgers or do those not exist?

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: TH44]
      #338758 - 07/03/20 12:54 PM

Quote:

Hi Guys



The .500



My Wilkinson .577 Snider Howdah

Both appear ok??

TH44



Right bore looks pretty good in both guns - hows the other bore?
I've used .577 Nitro brass for .50/70 brass by moving the rim forward for headspace reasons in a four or 5 spots around the periphery - and shortening, of course. It worked just fine.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: DarylS]
      #338769 - 07/03/20 06:20 PM

Quote:


I've used .577 Nitro brass for .50/70 brass by moving the rim forward for headspace reasons in a four or 5 spots around the periphery - and shortening, of course. It worked just fine.



Doesn't 577 Nitro Brass have a much larger base diameter than 50-70?
577 NE Base approx .660".
50-70 Base approx .565"

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Ash]
      #338822 - 08/03/20 10:28 PM

All the ledgers exist - what's the serial number ?

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #338852 - 09/03/20 05:15 AM

Quote:


Doesn't 577 Nitro Brass have a much larger base diameter than 50-70?
577 NE Base approx .660".
50-70 Base approx .565"



I can't see how that could work. Maybe he meant 500NE but that is even too big I think.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #338862 - 09/03/20 07:24 AM

Quote:

All the ledgers exist - what's the serial number ?



RichB,
How do I get a copy of the ledger for the Henry rifles I own?

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #338871 - 09/03/20 10:46 AM

In Donald Dallas/RB book this serial number 783 does not match



I now have serious doubts about its provenance

My gunsmith told me the stock is rosewood, which to me is restocked in India (although a very good job, inside and out)

The only serial number is this, under the barrel, with faint proof marks

See my original thread for the makers name on barrel and lock, completely different
Whether barrel or lock (or both?) are original I have no idea



Lock



Top of barrel



Gold lines show good quality anyway


Daryl - the other barrels of the pistols are similar, rarely if ever fired with the corrosion you can see the only faults

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: TH44]
      #338872 - 09/03/20 10:58 AM

783 could be the Henry rifling patent use number (Henry rifling patent of 1860)
In the book, 783 is listed as sold to Brazier.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Huvius]
      #338873 - 09/03/20 11:01 AM

Huvius - I have edited the post with extra pics possibly after you saw it

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: TH44]
      #339032 - 14/03/20 03:02 AM

Have to say in that Lock photo … the "Alexr Henry" does not look of the normal quality ...

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: 85lc]
      #339033 - 14/03/20 03:05 AM

(I've sent you an email)

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: CptCurl]
      #343126 - 08/07/20 02:56 AM

Sorry I haven't been on for a while. Hope all Henry owners are well !

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: CptCurl]
      #343169 - 09/07/20 02:03 AM

Hi - I'm still looking for inventory info !

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #348726 - 01/01/21 01:46 PM

Not a Henry double rifle, but this forum is where the info is being gathered.....

Richard,
Have PM'd and emailed info for #2817, 1870 Patent hammerless single shot .577/.450
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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: 3DogMike]
      #348750 - 02/01/21 06:41 AM

#6479 is a best quality hammer falling block takedown. Small or miniature frame. Currently 360 2.25”.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: 3DogMike]
      #348751 - 02/01/21 06:45 AM

Quote:

#2817, 1870 Patent hammerless.




Glad you got that one Mike!
Looking forward to your report.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: CJF]
      #348752 - 02/01/21 06:47 AM

Quote:

#6479 is a best quality hammer falling block takedown. Small or miniature frame. Currently 360 2.25”.



May we see it? Takedown on a small frame must be incredibly rare!

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Huvius]
      #348753 - 02/01/21 07:04 AM

Of course.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Huvius]
      #348754 - 02/01/21 07:05 AM

Quote:

Quote:

#2817, 1870 Patent hammerless.



Glad you got that one Mike!
Looking forward to your report.


Hi Ben,
Should be interesting......it's maybe going to be awhile to see if it goes "bang"......seems that any type of 577/.450MH cases are unobtanium right now.
When I get down Steve's way I'll let you know and you can have a look at it.
One of only 88 hammerless on record and only 14 of those known to exist.
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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: 3DogMike]
      #348755 - 02/01/21 08:16 AM

One of the gents, PommyB, over on the British Militaria forum makes brass from 24ga brass shot shells but he is out for now.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Huvius]
      #348756 - 02/01/21 08:55 AM

Quote:

One of the gents, PommyB, over on the British Militaria forum makes brass from 24ga brass shot shells but he is out for now.


Yep, everybody in USA is out of stock.......

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: Huvius]
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I'm comparing my link (chosen as the "BB code direct image display" option on picr.de) to the example given on this thread: http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=295812&an=0&page=0#Post295812, which gave this example:



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RichB
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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: CptCurl]
      #359094 - 11/12/21 10:57 PM

Here's an update :

Serial No Whereabouts
128 County Durham, England
198 Fairfield, ME, US
235
312
329 Northwest Territories, Canada
430
431 Holts June '21
434 Wyoming, USA
450 Gavin Gardiner April '21
457 Holts Mar '19
485 Holts Mar '15
494 Bonhams 4/10
497 Holts Mar '18
523 Sotheby's Dec '88
538 Indiana, USA
555
588 Australian Antique Arms Auctions
604 England
657 Holts June 2019
687 Bonhams July 2004
704 Gavin Gardiner April '21
718 James Julia spring '10
719 Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
736 East Yorkshire
757 Holts Sept 2019
779 AHRMOTD
824 New Hampshire, USA
861 Colorado, USA
967 Edinburgh
985 Bonhams 11/14
999 Guns International 4/18
1071 Texas, USA
1088 Guns International
1105 Bonhams 4/11
1168 Antony Cribb Ltd
1187 Kalamazoo, MI, USA
1214 James Julia Oct '15
1282 Northwest Territories, Canada
1290 1291 Sotheby's Mar '87
1312 James Julia spring '08
1345 Wisconsin, USA
1368 William Larkin Moore
1369 Christie's Dec '98
1378 Gavin Gardiner April '21
1421 James Julia fall '14
1445 Australian Antique Arms Auctions
1465 Edinburgh, Scotland
1516 Holts March 2019
1559 Holts Dec 2015
1561
1571
1606 James Julia spring '08
1628 North Dakota, US
1653 Giles Marriott
1671 Australia
1710 Slovakia ?
1742 Newfoundland, Canada
1749 Bonhams 8/04
1758 Holts Sept '21
1759
1770 Holts Dec '06
1779 Christies Mar '02
1794
1831 gunsinternational.com
1871 Bonhams July 2004
1922
1923 Sotheby's Apr '89
1926 see 431
2002 Holts Sep '07
2038 CT Firearms, Berlin USA Apr '21
2071
2098 Northwest Territories, Canada
2134 gunsinternational.com
2153 Italy
2170 Sotheby's 2001
2206 Holts Sep '06
2227 Arizona, USA
2311 BC, Canada
2322 Sotheby's Aug '02
2326 Holts Mar '07
2368 Wisconsin, USA
2375 James Julia spring '12
2393 Colorado, USA
2468 US
2474
2484
2548 James Julia Apr '17
2584 Virginia, USA
2603
2605 Wales
2683 Bertram & Co.
2708 Holts Dec 2018
2733 James Julia
2758 Bonhams July 2004
2817 Colorado, USA
2858 Guns International
2897 Herning, Denmark
2915 Gavin Gardiner Aug 2016
2977 Holts Dec 2015
2982 Holts Mar '16
3021 North Yorkshire
3035 James Julia Apr '17
3045 Australia
3048 Christie's Dec '06
3114 CT Firearms, Berlin USA Oct '20
3132 James Julia Mar '15
3149 Arizona, USA
3157 BC, Canada
3185 Colorado, USA
3210 James Julia Oct '17
3222 Peter Wilson sale
3240
3285 James Julia fall '09
3302 Colorado USA
3306 Amoskeag auction 11/'19
3307 Amoskeag auction 11/'19
3316 James Julia fall '11
3339 Savannah, Georgia, USA
3377 Bonhams May 2000
3410 Christie's Apr '99
3490 Norway
3585 Young's Auctions
3609 Christie's Sept '99
3622 gunsinternational.com
3654 James Julia spring '13
3686 Atlanta Georgia, USA
3687
3688
3766 Finland
3809 Australia
3812
3814 gunsinternational.com
3863 Massachusetts USA
3884
3887 Gavin Gardiner April '21
3904
3932 Muskegon, Michigan, USA
3990 3991 Christie's Mar '02
4031
4060 Montana, USA
4017
4018 Plymouth
4031 Colorado, USA
4195 Holts Sept '19
4209 Bonhams Nov '19
4244 South East Kansas, USA
4257 Ontario, Canada
4402 Holts Mar '15
4463 Sotheby's Aug '03
4509 Christie's Nov '95
4511 Colorado, USA
4577
4609 Colorado, USA
4621 Australia
4645 Holts Mar '20
4661 Indiana, USA
4662 Museum of Edinburgh
4666 Gloucestershire
4687 Holts Jun '07
4757 Holts Sept '20
4771 & 4772
4826 Rock Island Auction late '20
4874
4884 Colorado
5039 Fredericksburg, Virginia USA
5048 Sotheby's Aug '05
5071 Australian Antique Arms Auctions
5102 Colorado, USA
5116 Atlanta Georgia, USA
5123 Colorado, USA
5142 Michigan, USA
5152 Guns International
5163 Christie's Dec '98
5218 Georgia, USA
5229 Northwest Territories, Canada
5273 Guns International
5289 Plymouth
5293 Oklahoma, USA
5298 England
5303
5333 Scotland
5373
5393 Luper Auction Dec '19
5444 Wisconsin, USA
5493 Wisconsin, USA
5495
5469 Holts Mar '11
5500 Hermann Historica auction, Munich Nov '18
5529 Colorado, USA
5554 Holts Dec '15
5556 Fredericksburg, Virginia USA
5589
5619 Colorado, USA
5627 Australian Antique Arms Auctions
5629
5657 Sotheby's Aug '04
5660 Christie's Nov '95
5693 Finland
5672 Georgia, USA
5701 USA
5702 USA
5747 Guns International
5752 Gavin Gardiner Dec '07
5767 Holts Sept '21
5798
5816 New York State, USA
5828 Wisconsin, USA
5834 Rock Island auction
5840 Denmark
5852 Colorado, USA
5866 Bonhams 12/05
5871 5872 Christie's Sept '99
5905 Guns International
5923 Luper Auction Dec '19
5929 gunsinternational.com
5940 Sotheby's Apr '89
5956 Fredericksburg, Virginia USA
5960 Finland
5977 Harrisburg USA
5987 Rock Island auction
6002 Bryanston, South Africa
6036 James Julia fall '09
6041 Christie's Dec '06
6050 Peter Wilson June '20
6083 Wisconsin, USA
6088 New Zealand
6097 James Julia spring '09
6115 Virginia, USA
6120 Georgia, USA
6123 Holts Dec '17
6160 WA, USA
6174 Bonhams Nov 2006
6181 USA
6198 Wisconsin, USA
6234 Fredericksburg, Virginia USA
6277 Virginia, USA
6279 Gloucestershire
6284 Plymouth
6310 Hawaii
6311 Denmark
6354 Hyderabad, India 500-032
6408 gunsinternational.com
6410 Wisconsin, USA
6413 James Julia Apr '17
6418 Nelson, New Zealand
6449 Virginia, USA
6470 Canada
6473 James Julia Oct '13
6476 Wyoming, USA
6499 Oregon, USA
6507
6510 Guns International
6538
6549 Victoria
6579 Wisconsin, USA
6580 El Dorado Hills, California, USA
6637 Pennsylvania, USA
6639 Colorado, USA
6665 Wisconsin, USA
6673 Australia
6677 Australia
6679 USA
6681 Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval, Canada
6685 Germany
6687
6701 Australia
6753 Gavin Gardiner Dec '07
6767 Christie's Dec '98
6774 Gavin Gardiner Dec '19
6803 Peter Wilson June '20
6808 Holts Dec '15
6811 Bonham's Nov 2000
6812 CT Firearms, Berlin USA Apr '21
6813
6814 Christie's Sept '99
6843 South Carolina, USA
6865 James Julia fall '09
6892 UK
6898 Holts Mar '16
6911 Vintage  Doubles in Wenatchee, Washington State USA
6927 James Julia fall '14
6928 Sotheby's Oct '90
6945 Oregon, USA
6955 Bonhams SF, 6/16
7013
7037 Wisconsin, USA
7039 Holts Dec '19
7043 Guns International
7047 Holts Mar '16
7055 Las Vegas, NV, USA
7056
7092 New York, USA
7093 New York, USA
7094 Denmark
7113 & 7114 Guns International
7140 North Yorkshire
7150 Guns International
7215 Devon
7221 7222 in old catalogue 1982
7340 Christie's Jul '94
7355 Holts Mar '19
7433 Manchester, NH, US
7457
7669 Newfoundland, Canada
7698 Bryanston, South Africa
7709
7755 Museum of Edinburgh
7765 Gavin Gardiner sale
7894 US
7897 Bonhams Sept 1999
7984 Rock Island Auction April '18
8010 Gavin Gardiner sale
8048 Rock Island Auction April '18
8204
8343 Bonhams Sept 1999

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #359099 - 12/12/21 03:56 AM

WOW- quite a list.

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: DarylS]
      #359394 - 19/12/21 06:08 AM

Great to see the update of Alexander Henry survivors from Richard, he has been missed!
Still surprised at the number of them here in Colorado, USA
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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: 3DogMike]
      #361086 - 26/01/22 04:22 AM

Still looking for any more that are out there!

Pass the list to friends ...

Richard

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Re: Alexander Henry - an inventory of surviving rifles [Re: RichB]
      #362222 - 18/02/22 09:42 PM

Hi - still interested in any serial numbers you have of Henry rifles ... thanks!

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