Uberti Taylor’s Model 1860 Henry Gold Engraved .44-40 Win 24” Lever Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,081.00
LSB#: LSB250804MF149
Make: A. Uberti for Taylor’s & Co.
Model: 1860 Henry Rifle
Serial Number: 20951
Year of Manufacture: 1990’s-2000’s / Modern
Caliber: .44-40 Winchester
Markings: The top of the barrel is stamped with the “HENRY’S PATENT, OCT 16, 1860” / “MANUFACTURED BY A. UBERTI GARDONE V.T.ITALY”. The top tang is Engraved with the Limited Edition “139 OF 300”. The barrel near the chamber is marked “CAL.44-40”. The left side of the barrel is marked “TAYLOR’S & CO. WINCHESTER, VA with several proof marks. The serial number “20951” is stamped on the bottom tang, along with “A.UBERTI MADE IN ITALY” with several Italian proof marks along with the catalog number “CAT. 4559”. Behind the lifter the engraver has marked “A&A Engraving, Inc, Rapid City S.D.” and “AMERICA REMEMBERS / AHL INC. ASHLAND, VA./ ISSUED UNDER LICENSE/ FROM THE SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS / VA DIVISION”.
Engraving: The rifle is fully engraved and beautifully finished in Gold with silver accents by A&A Engraving, Inc, Rapid City S.D. The left side of the receiver has detailed portraits of Jeb Stuart, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. There is also a silver engraving of the Confederate Battle Flag with “SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS 1896” and a portrait of Confederate Soldiers. The right side of the receiver has portraits of Jefferson Davis, Stephen D. Lee and Jubal Early along with the Confederate Battle Flag and Confederate Soldiers from the left side.
Action Type: Lever Action with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24-inch
Sights / Optics: This rifle is mounted with a flip-up ladder sight dovetailed into the barrel and a fixed silver blade front sight installed in a slot on the end of the barrel. The ladder sight has markings from “2-8” and also has a fixed “point blank” sight for when the ladder is in the down position.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The buttstock on this rifle is smooth wood with a straight grip, straight comb, and a crescent steel buttplate. There are no noticeable dings or scratches but there is some very minor discoloration of the varnish on the right wrist. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/ 4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Gold and silver color and engraving.
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 the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no operation wear. Practically all of the blue remains on the barrel and the gold finish and silver engraving is deep and strong throughout. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements, and all firearms should be examined by a competent gunsmith before firing.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The “Sons of Confederate Veterans” commemorative or custom Uberti 1860 Henry rifle was a limited edition rifle commissioned by the organization in the late 1990’s-early 2000’s. This rifle features special engravings or finishes to honor the organization or its members. While the original 1860 Henry was primarily a Union weapon, its rare and coveted nature meant it was also desired by Confederate troops, making a “Sons of Confederate Veterans” version a logical, if somewhat ironic, creation.
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.” It is a throwback to the original, but in a much more practical (and affordable) caliber. I highly encourage you to take a look at the detailed engraving and finish condition in our high quality photos. Good luck on your bids!!!
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