SOLD FOR: $2580
LSB#: 230717SF086
Make: Henry
Model: H011D, Original Henry Deluxe Engraved
Serial Number: BTH00285 (285 of 1000, limited edition)
Year of Manufacture: 2014
Caliber: 44-40 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle Fed By Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded post attached to a base, the rear sight is a U notched escalator sight dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece fancy American walnut featuring a straight grip, a straight comb and a brass crescent buttplate with a trapdoor for storage in the buttstock. There are a couple of light handling and storage marks. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. This stock rates in about Excellent, Near New overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Brass
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates a 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are a few light handling and storage marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent, Near New condition.
Mechanics: The action functions Correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a serial-matched Henry cardboard box, an instruction manual and an instruction DVD.
Our Assessment: As paraphrased from the Uberti website: “Tyler Henry of New Haven Arms Company designed the Model 1860 just in time for the Civil War. Only 1,700 of these repeating rifles were issued to Union troops, but the rifle’s reputation quickly grew. Southerners dubbed it “that tarnation Yankee rifle that they load on Sunday and shoot all week”. The Henry was also used in the fight at Little BigHorn. Unfortunately for Custer, all the Henry’s used were by Indians.” With its 24” barrel, this rifle holds 13 cartridges in the magazine and is great for those Cowboy Action team events where you have to split a log or knock down 50 targets. The .44-40 cartridge is great for black powder shooters since the bottleneck cartridge does a better job of sealing the chamber than straight wall cases like the .45LC. This example is from a run of just 1,000 deluxe engraved Original Henry Rifles. Fun though it would be to shoot, it may be better suited for the display case. Please see our photos, good luck and happy bidding!
-Robert
