MARTIALLY MARKED MODEL 1860 HENRY RIFLE.

MARTIALLY MARKED MODEL 1860 HENRY RIFLE. Cal 44 RF Henry. SN 3338. Standard Henry Rifle with 24 1/4” oct. bbl with integral mag. tube. It has an original, German silver, front sight and 900 yd ladder Henry rear sight. It has a straight stock with brass buttplate that has early style rounded heel. The serial number is stamped on the left side of the lower tang under the wood, in the top tang channel of the stock and inside the toe of the buttplate. The right side of the bbl, at the frame, is marked “C.G.C.” and has a small “C” correspondingly on the bbl and frame, also has a small “H” on the frame. The stock has the outline of the cartouche on the outside of the wrist and the right side of the buttplate heel is marked with a small “C”. It is accompanied by a later 4-pc, brass and iron, wiping rod. Also accompanied by a copy of the November 8, 1986 “The Gun Report”, which contains a several page article entitled “The Dilemma of the Martially Marked Henry Rifle” by John G. Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton had conducted some early research regarding the martial Henry’s and at that time had determined that there were only 29 known specimens. The article lists them all by serial number. Additionally accompanied by several pieces of correspondence between Mr. Hamilton, “The Gun Report”, and several private individuals disclosing their ownership of other Henry rifles. CONDITION: About very good. Bbl retains 10-15% original blue with the balance a silver/gray patina with scattered light pitting and some dings on both side flats by the rear sight. Receiver shows moderate wear on the edges with a few light scratches and dings, but overall has good edges and a fine medium mustard patina. Stock is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, bore is strong with good shine and scattered pitting. Hamilton Collection 4-52134 JR22 (17,500-32,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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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	1201B.	$40,250.00	MARTIALLY MARKED MODEL 1860 HENRY RIFLE. Cal 44 RF Henry. SN 3338. Standard Henry Rifle with 24 1/4” oct. bbl with integral mag. tube. It has an original, German silver, front sight and 900 yd ladder Henry rear sight. It has a straight stock with brass buttplate that has early style rounded heel. The serial number is stamped on the left side of the lower tang under the wood, in the top tang channel of the stock and inside the toe of the buttplate. The right side of the bbl, at the frame, is marked “C.G.C.” and has a small “C” correspondingly on the bbl and frame, also has a small “H” on the frame. The stock has the outline of the cartouche on the outside of the wrist and the right side of the buttplate heel is marked with a small “C”. It is accompanied by a later 4-pc, brass and iron, wiping rod. Also accompanied by a copy of the November 8, 1986 “The Gun Report”, which contains a several page article entitled “The Dilemma of the Martially Marked Henry Rifle” by John G. Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton had conducted some early research regarding the martial Henry’s and at that time had determined that there were only 29 known specimens. The article lists them all by serial number. Additionally accompanied by several pieces of correspondence between Mr. Hamilton, “The Gun Report”, and several private individuals disclosing their ownership of other Henry rifles. CONDITION: About very good. Bbl retains 10-15% original blue with the balance a silver/gray patina with scattered light pitting and some dings on both side flats by the rear sight. Receiver shows moderate wear on the edges with a few light scratches and dings, but overall has good edges and a fine medium mustard patina. Stock is sound and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, bore is strong with good shine and scattered pitting. Hamilton Collection 4-52134 JR22 (17,500-32,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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