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1106
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$10,350.00
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EXTRAORDINARY REPRODUCTION MODEL 1860 HENRY LEVER ACTION RIFLE.SN 2112. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral magazine, slightly modified early style German silver front sight blade and 900 yd Henry-style ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut buttstock that has straight grip and 1st type brass buttplate with rnd heel & large trap; serial number is found on the top barrel flat between the rear sight & receiver, left side of lower tang under the wood, top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Rnd portion of bbl, under loading sleeve is marked with the assembly number “2032” with matching number on rear face of loading sleeve. All three tang screws and both buttplate screws are matching numbered to the rifle. Buttplate screws are bevel head type. Rifle has several early features including small bbl address, sharp radius on top rear of receiver, slight perch belly stock and rnd heel buttplate. This rifle appears to be the product of the late Ron Kudrick of Reno, Nevada, who was known to have expertly produced many Henry rifles in the recent past that have consistently fooled the unwary. This rifle is so expertly made that it would deceive most collectors. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching incl screws. Bbl & magazine tube retain a mottled brown patina and may have been orig brown finish; receiver & side plates retain sharp edges with tight metal to metal fit, and appears to have been polished a very long time ago and now retains a dark brass patina; buttplate is a matching patina. Buttstock is sound and retains an old refinish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-49738 JR36 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1106
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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. |