GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
IMPRESSIVE U.S. MARTIAL HENRY RIFLE WITH MILITARY INSPECTOR STAMPINGS ON BARREL AND FRAME.NEW HAVEN ARMS1860 HENRY311444 HENRYCal. 44 Henry. 24-3/8" full oct bbl with standard front sight. Address on bbl properly marked with Henry patent "OCT. 16 1860 / MANUFACT'D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO NEW HAVEN CT". Henry ladder sight in rear of bbl marked "900 yds". Magazine tube integral with bbl. "HC" on right side of receiver. "CGC" marked on bbl. Straight grain American walnut. Bbl retains dark grey on bbl flats and magazine. Ding evident on left and right sides of receiver indicate side plates have been removed. Right side of receiver is deep mustard color. Carrier lifter retains deep mustard color. Matching numbers on inside of bottom of lower tang, top of stock channel and toe of buttplate. PROVENANCE: Bruce Burtner collection. CONDITION: Very good. Traces of orig finish remaining on stock. There are normal dings and scratches. Right side of stock with several deeper impressions. Case colored hammer, lever and trigger. Brass frame with deep mustard color on both sides indicates no polish or cleaning. Screw heads show evidence of being turned. Buttplate screws are orig. Receiver screws have been replaced. Wood to metal fit is very good to fine with no cracks or chips. Bore is frosted with no pitting and strong rifling. Mechanics are fine. 52913-7 MS (25,000-35,000)