GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINE REPRODUCTION HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.HENRY1860757244 RF HENRYCal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 24-1/4" oct bbl that has integral magazine with nickel silver front sight and a reproduction, 1st Model 1000 yard Henry ladder rear sight in the bbl dovetail. Mounted with a modern replacement, uncheckered American walnut buttstock with straight grip & late style brass buttplate with pointed heel and small trap containing a reproduction 4-pc brass & iron wiping rod. Left side of buttstock has an orig sling swivel with corresponding loop on left side of bbl, without "Henry bump" on the buttstock. SN is found on top flat of bbl between receiver & rear sight, left side of lower tang, inside top channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. Rnd portion of the bbl, under the loading sleeve, is marked with the assembly number "1131" with matching number on rear face of loading sleeve. Accompanied by a 2-pg letter from Winchester historian & author George Madis who verifies some of the above information. This rifle is an incredible reproduction, probably by the late Ron Kudrik of Reno, NV. Mr. Kudrik, during his career, created some of the most exact copies of both Henry & Winchester Model 1866 rifles. They are so good, in fact, that they often deceive even the knowledgeable individual and usually completely pass examination by the novice. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine retain about 97-98% fine restored blue and the loading sleeve about 80% thin blue turning a little purple. Receiver & sideplates show very sharp corners and edges with a few light, fine scratches and show a fine brass patina. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors. Buttplate is a matching patina to the receiver. Buttstock is crisp & clean with a few small scratches & dings with a hairline back of the top tang and overall retains about 98% bright custom finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny unfired bore. 50186-1 JR203 (7,500-12,500)