ALEXANDER HENRY, EDINBURGH AN OAK GUNCASE FOR A DOUBLE PERCUSSION RIFLE, fitted for 32in. barrels, leather-lined interior, lid with 'ALEXANDER HENRY. GUNMAKER. 8, SOUTH ST. ANDREW STREET. EDINBURGH.' trade label and hand-inked label reading 'Regulated with 110 grains (on flask) No. 6 powder. (...) Shell bullet with wad attached see specimens', inner rear of lid with further loading information written in pencil, most partitions missing lids, central brass lock (with key), two locking brass catches, lid exterior with inlet escutcheon removed.

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