Uberti Henry 1860 “White” .44-40 24” Lever Action Rifle MFD 1990 Tang Sight
SOLD FOR: $1,275.00
LSB#: LSB250927RD025
Make: A. Uberti
Model: 1860 Henry
Serial Number: 04372
Year of Manufacture: 1990 (AZ date code)
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 barrel near the chamber is marked “CAL.44-40”. The serial number “04372” is stamped on the bottom tang, along with “A.UBERTI ITALY” with several Italian proof marks along with the catalog number “CAT. 1559”.
Action Type: Lever Action with Tubular Magazine with Henry follower.
Barrel Length: 24-inch
Sights / Optics: This rifle is mounted with a folding adjustable semi buckhorn dovetailed into the barrel and a fixed silver blade front sight installed in a slot on the end of the barrel. There is a tang peep sight installed on the gun.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The buttstock on this rifle is smooth wood with a straight grip, straight comb, and a crescent brass buttplate. The buttplate has had thin leather glued over it. There are minor dings, scratches, and handling wear throughout. 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 Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Brass and “white heat treated steel”
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is very minor fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There is minor oxidation and darkening on the brass from age and handling. There are light scratches and handling marks on the steel throughout. There is minor oxidation in a couple spots on the barrel and mag tube. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good to Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The barrel and magazine tube are combined, and are in two pieces. The front part swivels to allow loading the magazine tube from the front. The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment:
Uberti’s 1990 reproduction of the 1860 Henry pays tribute to one of the most influential repeating rifles in American history—an arm that bridged the gap between single-shot percussion technology and the metallic-cartridge lever actions that would soon dominate the frontier. This “White” steel-finished Henry, paired with a brass frame and brass furniture, closely reflects the silhouette and operation of the Civil War–era originals while offering the durability and machining precision of modern Italian manufacture. With its long 24-inch barrel, classic loading system, and clean lines uninterrupted by a wooden forend, the rifle captures the unmistakable presence that made the Henry a prized battlefield and frontier companion during the 1860s.
Chambered in .44-40 Winchester, this rifle adopts the cartridge most associated with Winchester’s later lever-action success. Although the original Henry used .44 Rimfire, the .44-40’s introduction in 1873 made it a natural choice for reproductions—providing higher performance, modern brass availability, and compatibility with revolvers in the same chambering. The bright 9/10 bore on this example further enhances its appeal, reflecting careful use and offering the accuracy expected from Uberti’s well-regarded rifling. The presence of a tang-mounted peep sight enhances the rifle’s practical precision while offering a nod to period-correct long-range sighting arrangements favored by many historical riflemen.
Though showing light wear to the brass, scattered handling marks, and minor oxidation on the steel, the rifle retains approximately 95% of its finish and presents as a well-maintained reproduction suitable for collectors, reenactors, and enthusiasts of early American repeaters. The smooth walnut buttstock, leather-covered crescent plate, and correct Henry loading system all contribute to an authentic impression of an iconic 19th-century rifle rendered with modern reliability. As a 1990 Uberti Henry with classic styling, strong finish, and excellent bore condition, it remains an evocative and capable interpretation of the rifle that helped usher in the age of repeating firearms. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! MF
