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By Douglas Tate
It's often said that Americans are a nation of riflemen, whereas the English are a nation of shotgunners. If that's true, where does that leave the Scots? If America makes the world's finest custom deer rifles and England the world's best shotguns, then Scotland does both. Alexander Henry, more than any Scottish gunmaker, personified this idea, building as many fine rifles as he did "best" shotguns. The initials "AH" stamped on a gun or rifle retailed by anyone are a guarantee of quality. Alexander Henry established his business in Scotland's capital in 1853, the year Queen Victoria and Prince Albert began rebuilding Balmoral Castle, their highland playground.
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