Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2024 : Sale A0724 Lot 1254
* ALEXR. HENRY & CO. A .30-30 WIN. SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 7281,

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* ALEXR. HENRY & CO.
A .30-30 WIN. SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 7281,
for 1902, 24 1/8in. Bohler Rasant-steel replacement nitro chopperlump barrels (original makers mark for J. Hambrusch and possibly for .308 calibre), Birmingham nitro proof for 1997, the short rib engraved 'DANL. FRASER & CO.', unsigned smooth raised rib with open sights and one folding leaf sight with white metal inlaid sight lines, file cut fronts and the leaf sight marked for 200 yds, ramped bead fore-sight, the breech ends with bands of ropework engraving, Rogers patent treble-grip action with removable striker discs, slender toplever, automatic safety, fine acanthus scroll engraving with crosshatch and ropework bordering, retaining much renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 7/8in. highly-figured replacement pistolgrip stock including buttplate, with cheekpiece, horn pistolgrip-cap, slight spring to left underhorn, matching fore-end wood, weight 8lb. 2oz., in a modern leather case

Provenance: The makers records list the rifle as being made as a .450/400 calibre, completed on the 9th August 1902

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Estimate £3,000-5,000

S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act