October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/23/2019
Manufactured 1863. One of the most iconic of all US Martial arms, the New Haven Arms Model 1860 Henry rifle proved itself to be invaluable on the battlefield of War Between the States, and later were used extensively in the period of Westward Expansion. Invented by B. Tyler Henry and became a success under the management of Oliver Winchester the Henry rifle has captivated collectors of US military small arms as well as cowboy collectors worldwide. Serial number 3231 with the US military inspector marking "C.G.C." on right barrel flat and the "H" inspection for B.T. Henry himself on the barrel, receiver and buttplate. Originally chambered for the .44 Henry Rimfire cartridge, this rifle has been post-Civil War converted to .44 Centerfire for continued use after the war. Matching serial numbers are observed on top barrel flat at chamber, lower tang on left side, buttstock on top mortise, and buttplate at interior of toe. Top buttplate screw is also numbered however the balance of screws are void of markings. Two line New Haven Arms barrel address on top barrel flat. Nickel blade front site with 900 yard marked rear elevator sight (possible reproduction). Slab sawed American walnut buttstock with brass rounded heel buttplate. CONDITION: Good as presented with slight conservation. The barrel and gulleted magazine have turned a chocolate brown patina consistent with age. The gunmetal brass receiver and buttplate show a mustard patina over rounded edges from age and some later staining from old grease or preservative. The walnut stock is rather weathered and has some exterior material loss and has been stained or treated with a preservative but is solid and full sized. The rear tang screw is a modern replacement as is one of the buttplate screws. Bore is slightly dark but has very strong rifling and action operates properly. A great piece of American Firearms history with obvious post war use and has a very pleasant look and appeal. TDW
Manufacturer
New Haven Arms