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In keeping with the "Mausers at Auction" thread.
I will start it off...

Very nice Alex Henry - converted by Fraser!

http://www.auctionflex.com/showlot.ap?co...m=4&lang=En

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imho the Henry is perfect










13DJ-1 ALEX HENRY DOUBLE RIFLE
Alexander Henry double rifle with Jones under lever type release in .450 – 400 3 ¼” express caliber. Serial number 1581. The rifle is proofed for black powder loads and shows a 29” barrel and is nearly 46” overall. The bottom of the frame is engraved converted by D & J Fraser. Both the lock plates and barrels show Alex Henry signature. The barrels retain 75% to 85% of their original brown finish with good patterning to the steel and the barrels some slight loss at the edges. The rifle has been fitted with later front and rear sights that are neatly done and probably by British gunsmith. The locks and frame show 50% to 70% case hardening drifting to silver and is still colorful. The trigger guard shows strong traces of original blue as does the lever. The frame and lever mounts are all nicely engraved matching to the pistol grip cap which shows most of his original blue finish. The action is very tight and the gun locks up perfectly. The bores are bright and the rifle has seen little use. The stocks are a select walnut with good grain showing crisp checkering. The stocks are in fine condition and the butt stock measures 14 ¾” from the front trigger to the end of the metal butt plate. A very nice condition double rifle by an excellent maker. Also included is an associated leather over Oak box lined in red felt which was not originally made for this rifle but has been with it along while and is a British product of the correct era. Est. $6,000-$12,000.

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Edited by CptCurl (24/11/13 11:47 PM)

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I would be a bit wary of that highly figured stock...looks great, but might not be so strong in the wrist!

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