November 18, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2020
1864 Vintage 1st Model Henry rifle, serial number 5000. Complete with period leather sling. 24" octagon barrel with integral magazine tube. 2-line address: "HENRY'S PATENT .OCT.16.1860 / MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS CO. NEWHAVEN .CT" Late version "squareback" front sight. Last version ladder barrel sight, graduated to 900 yards with small "V" and slide stop screw. No sight dovetail on frame. Larger style cartridge follower. Lever latch on lower tang. Sling swivels mounted to left side of barrel and stock. Classic Henry "bump" just below sling swivel. Brass buttplate with first model rounded heel. Serial number 5000 observed on inside of stock on top tang channel, inside lower tang, inside buttplate, and buttplate screws. Tang screws are replacements. Assembly number "79" observed on inside loading gate and end of barrel. CONDITION: Fine overall with a light butterscotch color on frame. Slightly rounded edges. Barrel is a smooth grey-brown patina. Stock has a crack at the upper tang, shows an old refinish with moderate to heavy wear. Scattered dents and dings. Bore is dark. Action is tight. -MKS-
Caliber/Bore
.44 Henry Rimfire
Manufacturer
New Haven Arms Co