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Rifle delivered this afternoon; only a few pictures because my internet and PhotoBucket are mostly at odds these days.

Circa 1876; non-rebounding locks, Jones underlever (LOG), wedge forend fastener. Tight & on face action, pristeen Henry rifled bores, wood and metal not been mucked with. Engraving is a bit simpler compared to the better grade & more mainstream names.
Dies and 20 Bertram brass included so I can get busy and load some test rounds.
One sample round made up with a 440 grain PP bullet.

Black bear next season?

More in the next couple of days.
- Mike

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3DM,
that is one of the most impressive pieces of kit that I've seen!
An heirloom that's for sure & in what appears to be all but perfect condition!
The engraving I particularly enjoy as its embellishes rather than 'shows off' the rifle!
Black bears better be on the list mate, this rifle was made for that type of game.
Next year is a fair way off yet mate so better get cracking on those loads for us to see what this piece can do!
I like the PP round mate, that the same size weigh mine turn out for my .500.
(Ruger No1 so is isn't in this class at all)
Certainly gone to a good home, we're all envious!
With a rifle this good, you will have to get the case restored to is former glory as well with all the snap caps, turnkeys, oil bottles etc!
93x64mm

Edited by 93x64mm (25/02/17 08:32 AM)

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