FINE INSCRIBED AND ENGRAVED CIVIL WAR ERA MODEL 1860 HENRY RIFLE.

FINE INSCRIBED AND ENGRAVED CIVIL WAR ERA MODEL 1860 HENRY RIFLE. SN 7471. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 24-1/4″ oct bbl with integral magazine tube, German silver front sight and 900 yd 2nd type Henry ladder rear sight. It is mounted with rare straight grain uncheckered rosewood buttstock with 2nd type brass buttplate with pointed heel and trap. Left side of buttstock has a factory sling swivel with the “Henry bump” and a corresponding sling loop in the gullet on the left side of the bbl. SN was observed in its usual position over the chamber area over the bbl, left side of lower tang under the wood, inside the top tang channel of buttstock and inside the toe of the buttplate. The assembly number 484 was observed on the top of the bbl under the rotating sleeve and on the back edge of the rotating sleeve. The receiver is very nicely custom engraved with light foliate arabesque patterns around the side panels and front rebated area on the left side with flower blossoms on the left side plate and a cross with a diamond in the center, what may be a unit emblem. The right side of the receiver is engraved with more elaborate arabesque patterns on the side plate along with the inscription “G. Kurtz.” in old English and “Co B. 3d Regt 1st A.G. / U.S.V.V.” in block letters. The right raised panel and rear side of the frame are lightly decorated. The right front rebated area has a very detailed American eagle with an American shield on its breast, clutching arrows and foliage in its talons and holding crossed flags and ribbons in its beak, surmounted by a stylized six-pointed star. The top of the receiver and top tang are lightly engraved to match. It is accompanied by an original and very rare Henry dust cover which consists of a flat brass plate pinned to a rosewood block with four copper pins and engraved with a foliate and floral bouquet with light border. This rifle apparently was the property of Trooper G. Kurtz, a member of the 3rd Regimen U.S. Veteran Volunteers. This unit was organized towards the end of the war and was intended to be a unit of elite shock troops and were issued side arms and repeating rifles which, as a condition of enlistment, they were allowed to keep upon completion of their term of service. Shortly after they were formed the war began to wind down and they were never sent into battle, only being assigned picket & guard duty around Washington DC. They were discharged shortly after the war’s end. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. The bbl and magazine tube retain 25-30% original blue in the gullets with the balance a beautiful dark plum patina. The receiver and buttplate are a crisp, medium to dark mustard patina. The wood is sound with minor nicks and dings and retains most of its original varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-35138 JR88 (40,000-60,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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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	2139	$42,980.10	FINE INSCRIBED AND ENGRAVED CIVIL WAR ERA MODEL 1860 HENRY RIFLE. SN 7471. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 24-1/4″ oct bbl with integral magazine tube, German silver front sight and 900 yd 2nd type Henry ladder rear sight. It is mounted with rare straight grain uncheckered rosewood buttstock with 2nd type brass buttplate with pointed heel and trap. Left side of buttstock has a factory sling swivel with the “Henry bump” and a corresponding sling loop in the gullet on the left side of the bbl. SN was observed in its usual position over the chamber area over the bbl, left side of lower tang under the wood, inside the top tang channel of buttstock and inside the toe of the buttplate. The assembly number 484 was observed on the top of the bbl under the rotating sleeve and on the back edge of the rotating sleeve. The receiver is very nicely custom engraved with light foliate arabesque patterns around the side panels and front rebated area on the left side with flower blossoms on the left side plate and a cross with a diamond in the center, what may be a unit emblem. The right side of the receiver is engraved with more elaborate arabesque patterns on the side plate along with the inscription “G. Kurtz.” in old English and “Co B. 3d Regt 1st A.G. / U.S.V.V.” in block letters. The right raised panel and rear side of the frame are lightly decorated. The right front rebated area has a very detailed American eagle with an American shield on its breast, clutching arrows and foliage in its talons and holding crossed flags and ribbons in its beak, surmounted by a stylized six-pointed star. The top of the receiver and top tang are lightly engraved to match. It is accompanied by an original and very rare Henry dust cover which consists of a flat brass plate pinned to a rosewood block with four copper pins and engraved with a foliate and floral bouquet with light border. This rifle apparently was the property of Trooper G. Kurtz, a member of the 3rd Regimen U.S. Veteran Volunteers. This unit was organized towards the end of the war and was intended to be a unit of elite shock troops and were issued side arms and repeating rifles which, as a condition of enlistment, they were allowed to keep upon completion of their term of service. Shortly after they were formed the war began to wind down and they were never sent into battle, only being assigned picket & guard duty around Washington DC. They were discharged shortly after the war’s end. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. The bbl and magazine tube retain 25-30% original blue in the gullets with the balance a beautiful dark plum patina. The receiver and buttplate are a crisp, medium to dark mustard patina. The wood is sound with minor nicks and dings and retains most of its original varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-35138 JR88 (40,000-60,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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