GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
REPRODUCTION HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. HENRY 1860 6369 44 RF HENRY Cal. 44 RF Henry. Fine reproduction Henry, probably by the late Ron Kudrik-style ladder rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut, with straight stock & crescent buttplate that has small trap. Top flat of bbl has the Henry's patent and New Haven Arms address. SN was observed in usual place on top flat of bbl between receiver and rear sight, left side of lower tang under the wood, top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Round portion of bbl is marked with assembly number "1625" which number is also found on rear face of loading sleeve. Bottom tang is stamped with a small "W" inspector initial. Accompanied by a 4-pc brass & iron reproduction cleaning rod. Mr. Kudrik sold the world's finest reproduction Henry & Winchester Model 1866 rifles. Early on in his career, Mr. Kudrik's rifles were frequently sold as authentic and some remain today in premier collections around the world as authentic. They are nearly undetectable to the untrained eye. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain a smooth, blue/grey artificially aged patina. Receiver shows crisp edges and a medium to dark mustard patina. Stock is sound with only 1 or 2 very minor nicks and retains a fine oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore appears to be unfired. Cleaning rod is fine. 49059-1 JR (7,500-15,000)