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Re: Alex Henry 450/400 3-1/4" NE Double Rifle joins the Family
      16/04/19 07:13 AM

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Looks like a deep stamp to me, buckstix. The top "circle" if an '8', would/should be the same diameter as the bottom one, it isn't - it is smaller.
If enlarged, ctrl button and + several times, is obviously a 6 - not an 8. The top barrel (right) is the one looking more like an 8, with a smaller top circle, however, when expanded to maximum, I see a small gap where the end of the top "tail" of the number 6 stops & doesn't quite meet the rounded bottom circle.



Hello Dary_S

Thanks for the reply.

Yes, I see what you mean. I couldn't imagine an 80g load since I couldn't find any references other than 55g and 60g. I learned some thing new today .... "Control button +" ... never knew that. Thanks

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I can see why you're confused mate, the bottom barrel certainly appears to be marked '60' whilst the top appears as an '80' to me - might be best to write away for that one & verify the loads first.
I suppose you could still start at the 'tropical' level & see if it regulates there, the barrels will tell you what they like anyway.
Apart from that you have a gorgeous piece of history there mate; an amazing piece to say the least!
I do love the 450NE as 'the cartridge' for DG, but this is in my eyes a true working double, yes just a little fancy - but not over the top at all......bloody corker she is!!!
Done it again Buckstix - can't wait for the 'loads' to come out!
Cheers



Hello 93x64mm

Thanks for the reply.

I didn't have much use for the 450/400 until I got one. Now I kind-of like it as a "fun" departure from my 577, 600, and 700.

I already wrote Dickson to get the details. I'll be sharing what I find.

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Hi Buck,
Wow your collection of classic rifles is still growing strong!
There was never any 80 grain Cordite load for the 450-400 3 1/4" NE.
The barrels are definitely both marked 60 grains not 80.

I see the description says the action is a PHV-1, but that is not correct.
The PHV-1 is a Webley design and is different in many ways to what is shown in the photos.

The action of this rifle looks similar to the trade actions which were used by many makers back then, but is not by Webley.

I bet you are keen to see how she shoots!
Please keep us informed.




Hello 4seventy,

Thanks for the reply.

The collection of double rifles isn't growing. Since I traded 2 for 1, it actually shrank from 23 to 22.

I don't even know what a "PHV-1" is. That is the notation in the Julia Auction listing, not in the Alexander Henry book. This action has a "tapered doll's head" with a "Scott's hidden bite" at the step.





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* Alex Henry 450/400 3-1/4" NE Double Rifle joins the Family buckstix 16/04/19 03:42 AM
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