GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
FABULOUS MARTIALLY MARKED 1860 HENRY RIFLE ID'D TO PVT CHARLES BOOZ(E), CO H, 3RD REGT US VETERAN VOL INFANTRY.NEW HAVEN ARMSHENRY713044 CALCal. 44 Henry. 24-3/8" bbl. Two line Henry's Patent address and serial 7130 on top flat of barrel. Has a 900 yard rear bbl sight with screw in top of ladder, standard front sight. Brass frame, straight grain American walnut stock. Faint Military inspector's cartouche "JT" is visible near stock head on left side.Lower tang is stamped with "W" inspector mark. Case colored hammer, lever, and trigger. Second model Henry with unmarked screws. Magazine is an integral part of bbl and with a sling swivel mounted in fluted area. Receiver is a brass frame, side plates fit very well, looks to have been in place for a long time without being removed. Hammer is case colored along with lever and trigger. Accompanied by a comprehensive archive of material about Private Booz including Service history, Muster and Pension documents that lists the Henry rifle by SN, issued to him on May 5, 1865 and confirmed by Springfield Research Service records. CONDITION: Overall very good to fine. 60-70% orig blue finish on bbl and magazine with the finish turning to patina. Minor wrench mark at chamber area. Rear bbl sight is a dark patina. Hammer retains some case colors, 20-30% and balance has turned to mix of silver and patina. Lever mostly a dark patina, as well as trigger. Receiver maintains a deep mustard color to indicate that it has not been polished. Stock has medium to light impressions and few surface scratches on both sides, fits receiver very good with no chips or splits. Toe of stock at buttplate has a 3/8" chip of wood missing. Bore has medium to light pitting throughout bbl, still retains strong rifling. Rifle cycles correctly, mechanics are fine. 53192-1 MS (30,000-40,000)