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        <![CDATA[ I have had this Alexander Henry for some time &amp; when Douglas jogged my memory Thursday thought I would post some picsCalibre is .450 N0. 2 MusketThe octagonal barrell is unusual, according to Wal Winfer they were only (usually) used in the cheaper rook riflesIt is quite muzzle heavy ( compared to my George Gibbs) but has only basic express sights so is clearly a sporting rifle as against a target gunLeft hand lock]Standard express sightsEngraving not best but more than good enough for... ]]>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I am wondering if there is some connection here between this rifle and the Prince of Wales's great tour of India in 1877. A lot of VIPs were with him and a good deal of tiger and other game shooting took place. I believe the D of M was not of the party bu...<br /><a href="http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.com/reply/102748/Alexander-Henry-Sporting-Rifle#reply-102748">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Tony,The provenance also elicited a wow from the normally taciturn Tom Rowe, who, BTW, tells me he knows you.&nbsp; ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Wow, great provenance!! Congratulations. ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ After 7 weeks I finally got round to telephoning John Dickson &amp; Sons about this rifle. Very helpful service and I got the copy within 10 minutesA much better result than I expected!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All numbers bore/barrel correct. No. 4048 - E...<br /><a href="http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.com/reply/102708/Alexander-Henry-Sporting-Rifle#reply-102708">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:38:40 PST</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi TH,Thanks for the description of the lever lock, I think I need to&nbsp;play with one to&nbsp;understand it fully. The notch on the&nbsp;breech block is indeed a machined semi-circle, and if you look at your photo "Left hand lock" you will note a small...<br /><a href="http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.com/reply/101063/Alexander-Henry-Sporting-Rifle#reply-101063">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 03:36:47 PST</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I phoned them.&nbsp; The details are on their website.http://www.dicksonandmacnaughton.com/home/welcome.aspx ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 22:17:14 PST</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Thanks guysI had not thought about contacting John Dickson about the rifle's historyDo you think it better to phone, write or email?I have only dealt with Holland &amp; Holland on a similar request and they emailed me a copy of the sales ledger within 30 ...<br /><a href="http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.com/reply/101048/Alexander-Henry-Sporting-Rifle#reply-101048">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ The staff at John Dickson are very helpful and will tell you all about the leger entry details on the gun, but they don't give out details on the purchaser. ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ The pictures are fine as they are. As soon as Tom stops fishing, I'll let you know if he can get them in the beginning of Vol 8. ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Hello again TH,One way to find out if it is VAM would be to contact his descendents and enquire if he used a monogram. He was admitted to the peerage by marrying into the aristocracy, so didn't have a crest. But surely the Henry Ledgers held by John Dicks...<br /><a href="http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.com/reply/101018/Alexander-Henry-Sporting-Rifle#reply-101018">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi Squatter

Thanks for the information, the monogram certainly is possibly VAM, it would be interesting to know if it is the name of the original owner

I would infinitely prefer you to send/sell me the case!! This rifle would probably be one of the ...<br /><a href="http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.com/reply/101000/Alexander-Henry-Sporting-Rifle#reply-101000">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 22:17:01 PST</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi TH,Beautiful rifle, Alex Henry's percussion sporting rifles generally had damascus octagonal barrels and I would guess&nbsp;yours was built for someone wanting to replace his muzzle loader&nbsp;by following that tradition, but the calibre is an odd cho...<br /><a href="http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.com/reply/100969/Alexander-Henry-Sporting-Rifle#reply-100969">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Tony,You forgot the most important pictures which were the close up of the safety on the lever and Henry's name on the octagonal barrel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Joel&nbsp; ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 22:06:47 PST</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Joel - just sent pics please confirm if you get them

Tony ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Please email them to me along with how you want it credited. One of the great pleasures of the British single shot series of books is that Tom and Wal use each successive book, regardless of subject to add to or correct previous books in the series. I thi...<br /><a href="http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.com/reply/100958/Alexander-Henry-Sporting-Rifle#reply-100958">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Joel

It is not pictured or described in either book. Wal's book has several rook rifles with octagonal barrels but nothing larger, hence my question

If he wanted some details/numbers/pics for reference I would be only too happy to send you/him full ...<br /><a href="http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.com/reply/100954/Alexander-Henry-Sporting-Rifle#reply-100954">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ The safety catch on the lever is as rare as the octagonal barrel. That's a wonderful Henry. Is it pictured and described in Wal's Henry book or Kirton's falling block book?&nbsp; ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 23:22:35 PST</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[ very nice, lovely condition ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I have had this Alexander Henry for some time &amp; when Douglas jogged my memory Thursday thought I would post some picsCalibre is .450 N0. 2 MusketThe octagonal barrell is unusual, according to Wal Winfer they were only (usually) used in the cheaper roo...<br /><a href="http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.com/topic/13995/Alexander-Henry-Sporting-Rifle">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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