EARLY HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 915. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Very early Henry with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine, rnd top nickel silver front sight, empty seat in top flat of bbl with 1000-yd Henry ladder rear sight in the dovetail in top flat of receiver. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut buttstock with straight grip and early, rnd heel brass buttplate with large trap and corresponding large hole in the wood to accommodate a 4-pc hickory wiping rod (not present). SN was observed on top flat of bbl just forward of the receiver, left side of lower tang under the wood, top tang channel of buttstock & inside buttplate tang. Rnd portion of the bbl, under the loading sleeve, is marked with the assembly number “388”, which number is also found on rear face of loading sleeve. Rifle has virtually all of the early features including small bbl address, 1000-yd ladder rear sight, very sharp radius on top rear of receiver, small loop lever, small lever lock tab, perch belly stock, rnd heel buttplate and small follower tab without recess in the frame. All of the tang & buttplate screws are matching numbered to this rifle. These early rifles (this one produced in about 1862) almost universally saw service during the Civil War, mostly as private purchase buy individual soldiers or private donors to equip an entire regiment. After the war, Henry rifles mostly went West in the great migration of Manifest Destiny where they were an everyday working tool by citizens of all walks of life. They usually saw very hard service and are rarely found today in any condition. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine retain strong blue in the gullets with the balance as smooth, dark, plummy/brown patina. Receiver & sideplates show sharp edges with very minor, tiny nicks and shows a lightly cleaned, medium mustard patina. Hammer shows dark case colors on rear edge and the lever is a dark brown patina. Buttstock is sound with a bruise near the left heel and a few light nicks & dings and retains most of an old restored finish. Buttplate is matching patina to the receiver. Follower spring is a replacement. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered, shallow pitting. 49059-2 JR (22,500-32,500) – Lot 3010

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3010	$24,150.00	EARLY HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 915. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Very early Henry with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine, rnd top nickel silver front sight, empty seat in top flat of bbl with 1000-yd Henry ladder rear sight in the dovetail in top flat of receiver. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut buttstock with straight grip and early, rnd heel brass buttplate with large trap and corresponding large hole in the wood to accommodate a 4-pc hickory wiping rod (not present). SN was observed on top flat of bbl just forward of the receiver, left side of lower tang under the wood, top tang channel of buttstock & inside buttplate tang. Rnd portion of the bbl, under the loading sleeve, is marked with the assembly number “388”, which number is also found on rear face of loading sleeve. Rifle has virtually all of the early features including small bbl address, 1000-yd ladder rear sight, very sharp radius on top rear of receiver, small loop lever, small lever lock tab, perch belly stock, rnd heel buttplate and small follower tab without recess in the frame. All of the tang & buttplate screws are matching numbered to this rifle. These early rifles (this one produced in about 1862) almost universally saw service during the Civil War, mostly as private purchase buy individual soldiers or private donors to equip an entire regiment. After the war, Henry rifles mostly went West in the great migration of Manifest Destiny where they were an everyday working tool by citizens of all walks of life. They usually saw very hard service and are rarely found today in any condition. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine retain strong blue in the gullets with the balance as smooth, dark, plummy/brown patina. Receiver & sideplates show sharp edges with very minor, tiny nicks and shows a lightly cleaned, medium mustard patina. Hammer shows dark case colors on rear edge and the lever is a dark brown patina. Buttstock is sound with a bruise near the left heel and a few light nicks & dings and retains most of an old restored finish. Buttplate is matching patina to the receiver. Follower spring is a replacement. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered, shallow pitting. 49059-2 JR (22,500-32,500) – Lot 3010 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EARLY HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.