CIVIL WAR MARTIAL HENRY RIFLE SN 3279.

SN 3279. Cal. 44 This is a standard first contract US government purchased Henry Rifle. This gun conforms to other models with two line bbl address “HENRY’S PATENT, OCT. 1860 MANUFCT’D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO.” This gun appears complete and original with good discernible markings and is among the earliest SNs known of Civil War Henry’s in martial range.. Accompanying this firearm is a 1999 letter from William Shugars of Pottstown, Pennsylvania stating his opinion like ours that this gun is a scarce martial and he also gives a list of the other 40 martial Henry’s between SN 3177 and 3999 that he is aware of. This gun saw use, but markings are clear and brass has pleasant, smooth patina. PROVENANCE: Ed Lauer 1970. CONDITION: Gun is good overall with discernible markings, matching SNs on bbl frame and butt plate. Two frame tang screws appear replaced. There is no discernible SN internally on stock, but a faint ghost of an inspectors cartouche appears visible. Stock has old horizontal crack repair and putty fill at tang. There is a braised repair to upper tang through screw hole, otherwise brass though cleaned, has a yellow patina with scattered dents, dings and scratches. SN is well defined on bbl, as are small “H” proofs on either side of frame and right side of bbl. Only a “C” inspector is found on left bbl flat adjacent to bbl frame where most bbls have “GC” or “GCG”. Mechanically, rifle is functional, retains both sling swivels. Bore shows discernible rifling, though well shot. 4-54480 JS (12,000-15,000) – Lot 1187

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Auction: Firearms - March 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
	1187	$12,650.00	CIVIL WAR MARTIAL HENRY RIFLE SN 3279. SN 3279. Cal. 44 This is a standard first contract US government purchased Henry Rifle. This gun conforms to other models with two line bbl address “HENRY’S PATENT, OCT. 1860 MANUFCT’D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO.” This gun appears complete and original with good discernible markings and is among the earliest SNs known of Civil War Henry’s in martial range.. Accompanying this firearm is a 1999 letter from William Shugars of Pottstown, Pennsylvania stating his opinion like ours that this gun is a scarce martial and he also gives a list of the other 40 martial Henry’s between SN 3177 and 3999 that he is aware of. This gun saw use, but markings are clear and brass has pleasant, smooth patina. PROVENANCE: Ed Lauer 1970. CONDITION: Gun is good overall with discernible markings, matching SNs on bbl frame and butt plate. Two frame tang screws appear replaced. There is no discernible SN internally on stock, but a faint ghost of an inspectors cartouche appears visible. Stock has old horizontal crack repair and putty fill at tang. There is a braised repair to upper tang through screw hole, otherwise brass though cleaned, has a yellow patina with scattered dents, dings and scratches. SN is well defined on bbl, as are small “H” proofs on either side of frame and right side of bbl. Only a “C” inspector is found on left bbl flat adjacent to bbl frame where most bbls have “GC” or “GCG”. Mechanically, rifle is functional, retains both sling swivels. Bore shows discernible rifling, though well shot. 4-54480 JS (12,000-15,000) – Lot 1187 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 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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CIVIL WAR MARTIAL HENRY RIFLE SN 3279.