As we approach the 200th anniversary of Alexander Henrys birth (4th of June 2018), as his great great grandson, Id like to create an inventory of his rifles and shotguns, so that we can have an idea of how many are still in existence. I realise this can never be complete, and will be out of date as soon as it is created!
Donald Dallas book Alexander Henry Rifle Maker lists all serial numbers from no. 120 (starting when he took over Samuel Gourlays business in 1852) to no. 8545.
If you own one and youd like to help please let me know the serial number some idea of where you live (country or city or post/ZIP code) anything especially interesting about the gun or its history
Please reply by Direct Message (DM) or to Alex henry rifles (one word) at gmail dot com
You dont need to give me your name, or your address no need for it, really. I will store your forum moniker, and which forum.
I will not share personal information with anyone this is purely for my interest and research.
I will be putting this message up on other forums. I will also trawl through auction sites to see what they have sold in the past.
In time, Ill map the data on a world map (anonymity still totally preserved) using something like BatchGeo.
If you know other Alexander Henry owners, who probably dont access this forum, please let them know too!
If you know of museums with Alexander Henrys, let me know!
I hope this will be very successful it will be very interesting!
Thanks, in anticipation!
Richard Brown Alexander Henrys great great grandson Collaborator on Alexander Henry Rifle Maker by Donald Dallas
I'll ask for it to be mentioned in the local vintagers newsletter if you like. There's a few kicking around that I know of. Big Game Rifle Club is one you ought to get in touch with as well; there'd undoubtedly be a few held by members.
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