June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/25/2018
Model 1860 New Haven Arms Henry rifle second variation with walnut stock and sling swivels. This 1864 production rifle retains its full length barrel and has had its rear sight with a period buckhorn fixed rear sight. Engraved in broad scroll and vine floral arabesque with punch dot background on both sides with a same pattern of scrolls on top of receiver fore and aft ejection port. A silver washed finish is present on the gun metal brass receiver and buttplate with an amount remaining equivalent to approximately 30%. Barrel assembly has a frosted greyish patina. Several small parts such as the front sight and several small screws appear to be contemporary replacements. After detailed disassembly and evaluation no screws were found to be numbered on this rifle. Buttplate is numbered to match. The engraving, while not being factory, is very skillfully executed and possibly the work of Mr. Bob Elz of Elz Fargo Guns, a very historic West Coast firearms dealer. A great opportunity to own a fine embellished 1860 Henry rifle.