Alexander Henry (gunsmith)
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| Alexander Henry | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alexander Henry 1828 |
| Died | 1894 |
| Nationality |  Scotland |
| Occupation | gunsmith |
| Known for | Martini-Henry rifle |
Alexander Henry (1828-1894) was a Scottish gunsmith, based in Edinburgh, and designer of the Henry rifling used in the Martini-Henry rifle.[1]
He submitted a rifle to the competition organised by the British government for a replacement to their existing Snider-Enfield service weapon. The government did not adopt its action, but did adopt its seven-grooved rifling scheme.
[edit] References
- ^ Walter, John (2006). Rifles of the World. Krause Publications. pp. 118, 173. ISBN 978-0-89689-241-5.
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