GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
OUTSTANDING REPRODUCTION OF A VERY EARLY HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. HENRY 1860 28 44 RF HENRY Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 24-1/4" oct bbl that has integral magazine, altered later style German silver front sight, no dovetail in the bbl flat with a reproduction 1000 yard Henry style ladder rear sight in top flat of receiver. Mounted with beautiful, uncheckered, straight grain walnut that has early style brass buttplate with round heel and large trap containing a reproduction 4-pc hickory & steel wiping rod. Buttplate screws & wrist screws are all matching numbered to the rifle. SN was observed on top flat of bbl, left side of lower tang under the wood and inside top tang of buttplate. Buttstock was not numbered. Rnd section of the bbl under the loading sleeve has the assembly number "1705" with matching number on rear face of loading sleeve. Receiver & buttplate tang are very nicely engraved in early style consisting of intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with a heavy border. Engraving extends over top of the receiver and top tang, with buttplate tang engraved to match. Magazine follower is the larger late style with milled flat in the receiver versus the early style of a smaller tab and no milled flat. This is an outstanding reproduction by a master gunsmith. PROVENANCE: The Spiropoulos Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching except stock as noted. Bbl & magazine retain about 95% bright glossy blue with sharp edge wear and some minor chemical spotting. Receiver & sideplates show crisp sharp edges and a medium mustard patina. Buttplate is matching patina. Stock is sound with a few light scratches and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 49891-7 JR53 (10,000-20,000)