Henry Model H011 “New Original Henry” .44-40 WCF 24” Lever Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,575.00
LSB#: LSB250810PA007
Make: Henry Repeating Arms
Model: H011 New Original Henry
Serial Number: BTH01489
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1990’s- Current
Caliber: .44-40 WCF
Action Type: Lever Action, fed by Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “HENRY’S PATENT OCT. 16. 1860 CAL 44-40 HENRY REPEATING ARMS BAYONNE NJ USA”. The bottom tang is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 24” Octagonal; 1:36 Twist
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a patridge blade, inserted into a barrel band, screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch folding ladder sight, dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece fancy American walnut, with a straight grip, straight comb, and a polished brass crescent buttplate. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock shows no notable wear. The stock’s finish is strong throughout, and the wood grain is vivid. The stock fits tightly to the frame with no play. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stock rates in Excellent to Like-New condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, Polished Brass
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains 99% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows minor handling wear, with only superficial imperfections on the metal surfaces. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are unmarred. Overall, this rifle rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the half-cock safety. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its original serial number matching box, owner’s manual/paperwork, and DVD for assembly/disassembly.
Our Assessment: Henry Repeating Arms created the H011 “New Original Henry” to pay faithful tribute to the rifle that started it all—the 1860 Henry, America’s first successful lever-action repeating rifle and a transformative arm of the Civil War era. The design that Benjamin Tyler Henry patented in 1860 introduced a rapid-fire capability and tubular magazine system that changed battlefield expectations and laid the groundwork for the Winchester lineage to follow. This modern H011 recreates that iconic silhouette with remarkable authenticity: a 24″ octagonal barrel, polished brass receiver and buttplate, ladder rear sight, and a beautifully figured American walnut stock that recalls the graceful lines of the frontier-era originals.
Chambered in .44-40 WCF, a cartridge introduced in 1873 and historically tied to the Winchester 1873 and countless frontier rifles and revolvers, the New Original Henry bridges the gap between 19th-century heritage and modern craftsmanship. The .44-40 remains a soft-shooting, accurate, and evocative cartridge, especially in a long 24″ barrel where it achieves its best velocity and consistency. This rifle’s bore is mirror bright with sharply defined rifling (rated 10/10), underscoring the care taken in Henry’s modern manufacturing and the rifle’s near-new condition.
With approximately 99% original finish, vivid wood grain, crisp markings, and elegant brass furniture, this example presents as a nearly pristine tribute to one of the most significant repeating rifles ever produced. Complete with its original box, paperwork, and instructional DVD, it is both a functional shooting piece and a collectible homage to early American firearms innovation, a historically inspired lever gun executed with modern precision. Please check out our high quality photos, and good luck on your bids! – J.D.
