Henry Repeating Rifle. S/N 10587, .44 rimfire, 24 inch barrel, Henry Repeating Rifle. Blue and brass finish with walnut stocks, original sights, original iron cleaning rod in butt, circa 1865. In fantastic condition. This exhibits the infamous Henry bump and is an original non-swivel rifle. Condition: A truly remarkable rifle. Excellent bright bore, 90% original barrel blue (thinning slightly), smooth golden untouched brass, gun metal grey lever and hammer, excellent stock with minor use dings, iron cleaning rod.
The model for the American Winchester, “Flayderman’s Guide” states: “…Made in relatively limited quantities, and a revolutionary weapon in Civil War service, the Henry is one of the major collector’s items in the entire Winchester field.”
Sold $70,800.
Lot 543, Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 25, 2020. Mesa, AZ.