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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 27, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Alex Henry Falling Block Single-shot Rifle Retailed by James Purdey & Sons

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$4,920$4,000
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2946MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 27, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Alex Henry Falling Block Single-shot Rifle Retailed by James Purdey & Sons, c. 1870s, serial number 5939, .303 caliber, walnut stock (replaced) with checkered wrist, forend, and a cheek-piece on the left butt, lock is bright and engraved with ornate foliate designs and marked "ALEXR. HENRY" in a banner, top of the barrel marked "J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE, SOUTH AUDLEY STREET, LONDON," barrel lg. 26, overall lg. 43 in.

Provenance: Vintage Doubles LLC, Wenatchee, Washington, December 13, 2012.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Stock had been replaced, bore looks clean and bright, in overall very good condition.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

LONDON, Wenatchee