Henry Repeating Rifle. S/N 1729, .44 rimfire caliber, 24 inch barrel Henry Repeating Rifle. Brass frame and blue finish, walnut stock, original sights, matching numbers, extra sight dove tail in the frame. Condition: very good bore, barrel is nice even “gun metal” gray-blue, great patina on all brass surfaces, excellent mechanically, excellent marks. Manufactured in 1863.
Lot 175, Sold $23,600
Brian Lebel's Cody Old West Auction - June 26th, 2021, Santa Fe, NM.
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.
