AMERICAN HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE BY J. HENRY & SONS, 1868 FORT LARAMIE INDIAN TREATY RIFLE.

AMERICAN HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE BY J. HENRY & SONS, 1868 FORT LARAMIE INDIAN TREATY RIFLE. Plain half stock American rifle made by J. Henry & Sons with distinctive “U.S.” in stock marked behind the trigger guard fitting the profile of the rifles offered to the Indian nation at Fort Laramie in 1868 as a result of a treaty action with the United States government. 36 1/25″ oct. bbl with German silver blade front sight and iron buckhorn rear sight. Stamped on top bbl flat “J. Henry & Sons.” The bbl has an iron ramrod rib with two iron tubes. Walnut half stock, plain and without decoration. Brass furniture, German silver wedge escutcheon on forearm. Hickory ramrod with brass tip. Percussion front action lock stamped “J. Henry & Son.” Behind the brass trigger guard “U.S.” is clearly stamped in the walnut stock. These rifles were purchased by the U.S. Government as a treaty offering in 1868 and distributed as a result of the successful treaty signed at Ft. Laramie in 1868. CONDITION: Very good, all iron parts have an dark brown patina, brass is uncleaned, stock is very strong and markings are clear. 4-45422 CW (2,000-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2002

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
	552	$3,162.00	AMERICAN HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE BY J. HENRY & SONS, 1868 FORT LARAMIE INDIAN TREATY RIFLE. Plain half stock American rifle made by J. Henry & Sons with distinctive “U.S.” in stock marked behind the trigger guard fitting the profile of the rifles offered to the Indian nation at Fort Laramie in 1868 as a result of a treaty action with the United States government. 36 1/25″ oct. bbl with German silver blade front sight and iron buckhorn rear sight. Stamped on top bbl flat “J. Henry & Sons.” The bbl has an iron ramrod rib with two iron tubes. Walnut half stock, plain and without decoration. Brass furniture, German silver wedge escutcheon on forearm. Hickory ramrod with brass tip. Percussion front action lock stamped “J. Henry & Son.” Behind the brass trigger guard “U.S.” is clearly stamped in the walnut stock. These rifles were purchased by the U.S. Government as a treaty offering in 1868 and distributed as a result of the successful treaty signed at Ft. Laramie in 1868. CONDITION: Very good, all iron parts have an dark brown patina, brass is uncleaned, stock is very strong and markings are clear. 4-45422 CW (2,000-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2002 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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