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cadet
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Alex. Henry H/L U/L .577/.500 #2
#272446 - 31/10/15 07:51 PM

I've been chasing this for years. It wasn't for sale when I first saw it; then it was, but I hadn't the cash; then I'd saved enough, but it was off the table, so I bought something else; then it was on again, for more... eventually, I saved enough, made an offer, and the offer was accepted. Now it's mine!

C 1891, hammerless underlever (is there a more distinctive style?!), Damascus barrelled, Henry-patent (whose else?!) rifled. Not pristine, but not a wreck at all either. It came with an NEI .504", 460gr mould and some handloads which I doubt will regulate, given the accompanying load data - miles from original specs of 130gr powder and a 380gr bullet. But I think I'll enjoy working on that!

I'll need a .50" pilot for my Lyman acculine and probably a .500ish" 380gr mould.

Edited by cadet (31/10/15 07:58 PM)

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LesLeeSpeed
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Re: Alex. Henry H/L U/L .577/.500 #2 [Re: cadet]
#272447 - 31/10/15 08:02 PM

Beautiful rifle Cadet!! How long before we get some test results? Please keep us informed. I have just ordered some moulds from Accurate Moulds in the US not 1/2 hour ago. He has a fabulous list and will make any diameter and weight that you want.
I will let you know what they are like when they arrive. I ordered 2 different moulds for my 500 Nitro and one for my 16bore SxS rifle.
LesLeeSpeed

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LesLeeSpeed
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Re: Alex. Henry H/L U/L .577/.500 #2 [Re: LesLeeSpeed]
#272448 - 31/10/15 08:16 PM

Hi Cadet,
Here's a link
http://www.accuratemolds.com/

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Huvius
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Re: Alex. Henry H/L U/L .577/.500 #2 [Re: LesLeeSpeed]
#272457 - 31/10/15 11:38 PM

Cadet, lovely rifle!
A hammerless Henry is on my short list and one in 500 No.2, well that would be THE double for me!

Try the mold. My paper patch mold is a .502" 450gr and in my Turner is dead on with 54grs of H4198 and a backer rod filler.

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Re: Alex. Henry H/L U/L .577/.500 #2 [Re: Huvius]
#272459 - 01/11/15 01:00 AM

I have a soft spot for hammerless Henry rifles as well.

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Huvius
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Re: Alex. Henry H/L U/L .577/.500 #2 [Re: bouldersmith]
#273624 - 20/11/15 06:33 AM

I just noticed the cracks in the wrist.
How do you plan on addressing that?

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Re: Alex. Henry H/L U/L .577/.500 #2 [Re: Huvius]
#273693 - 21/11/15 05:29 AM

Appear nasty in the picture - were they fixed? The double line of cracks gives the impression of very poor grain flow through the wrist. It's a beautiful gun, but?

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Re: Alex. Henry H/L U/L .577/.500 #2 [Re: DarylS]
#273755 - 22/11/15 02:12 AM

Any repair to the wrist is going to depend on how much oil and grime are in those cracks,. And like Daryl said, it does appear that the grain was poorly laid out. The thing that is probably holding everything together are those long tangs. I would have a competent gunsmith look at it.
Bob

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