Alexander Henry   Dan'l Fraser Patent Takedown Falling Block Rifle    .303 British

 

27" tapered round barrel with ramp front sight, swivel tie and island-mounted express sights: 1 standing white-inlaid for 100 yards and 2 folding platinum-lined for 200 & 300 yards. Figured walnut stock with slender Deeley-release Alex Henry forend, horn capped pistol grip, beaded pancake cheekpiece, silver oval, inletted rear sling tie, classic point-pattern checkering with mullered borders and checkered horn buttplate. Dan'l Fraser thumb-lever-detented sidelever falling block action patent of 1880, with automatic top tang safety, S inlaid in gold, side mounted takedown lever, fine floral scroll engraving and tang peep sight adjustable for windage and elevation. Pull: 14 1/8". Weight: 6lbs, 12oz. Built ca 1912. London nitro proofs. Retaining 99% barrel blue and 75% receiver casehardening. Excellent bore.

Literature: Pictured: Kirton, J. G., Daniel Fraser Gun & Rifle Maker of Edinburgh, Scotland, Arms Collecting Publications, 2014,  p 195.

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