FINE EARLY HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

FINE EARLY HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 2916. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard early Henry rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral full mag and early-style half-moon German silver front sight and a 900 yd. Henry ladder rear sight in the dovetail on the top flat of receiver. Rear seat on the bbl is empty. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and early style rnd heel buttplate with large trap. Buttstock has a slight curved belly with sharp comb and has a factory installed sling swivel on the left side with corresponding staple on left side of bbl. Buttstock also has the distinctive “Henry Bump” below the stock swivel. Follower is of later, larger type with later style cut in receiver. SN is found on top flat of bbl between receiver and rear seat, left side of lower tang under wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Rnd section of bbl, under loading sleeve, is marked with assembly no. “667” which number is also found on rear face of loading sleeve. Two bevel headed buttplate screws are numbered with one having a matching no. and the other numbered “2169”, obviously an assembler who was having a bad day. The three stock screws are properly not numbered but are absolutely original Henry screws. Accompanied by a 3-pg letter from renowned Winchester historian and author, George Madis, wherein he details most of the above information and authenticates this rifle. Early Henrys such as this one are rarely found today with any original finish with most having served through the Civil War, and later on the American frontier, under harsh circumstances and conditions with little or no maintenance. PROVENANCE: Barnes Family Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube maintain an even, very dark brown patina with fine pinprick pitting and a few scattered spots of light pitting. Left side of loading sleeve has a series of old small dents. Receiver retains good edges showing only light wear with a few minor scratches and small nicks on the left front side and left side plate. Right front flat has a series of small old dents. Stock is sound with a couple of scratches, a few nicks and dings and retains about 75% original varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong sharp bore with scattered pitting. 4-47614 JR240 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	1188	$26,450.00	FINE EARLY HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 2916. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Standard early Henry rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl that has integral full mag and early-style half-moon German silver front sight and a 900 yd. Henry ladder rear sight in the dovetail on the top flat of receiver. Rear seat on the bbl is empty. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and early style rnd heel buttplate with large trap. Buttstock has a slight curved belly with sharp comb and has a factory installed sling swivel on the left side with corresponding staple on left side of bbl. Buttstock also has the distinctive “Henry Bump” below the stock swivel. Follower is of later, larger type with later style cut in receiver. SN is found on top flat of bbl between receiver and rear seat, left side of lower tang under wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Rnd section of bbl, under loading sleeve, is marked with assembly no. “667” which number is also found on rear face of loading sleeve. Two bevel headed buttplate screws are numbered with one having a matching no. and the other numbered “2169”, obviously an assembler who was having a bad day. The three stock screws are properly not numbered but are absolutely original Henry screws. Accompanied by a 3-pg letter from renowned Winchester historian and author, George Madis, wherein he details most of the above information and authenticates this rifle. Early Henrys such as this one are rarely found today with any original finish with most having served through the Civil War, and later on the American frontier, under harsh circumstances and conditions with little or no maintenance. PROVENANCE: Barnes Family Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube maintain an even, very dark brown patina with fine pinprick pitting and a few scattered spots of light pitting. Left side of loading sleeve has a series of old small dents. Receiver retains good edges showing only light wear with a few minor scratches and small nicks on the left front side and left side plate. Right front flat has a series of small old dents. Stock is sound with a couple of scratches, a few nicks and dings and retains about 75% original varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong sharp bore with scattered pitting. 4-47614 JR240 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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