Clint Smith Taylor’s & Co Uberti Model 1860 Henry .45 Colt Lever Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,175.00
LSB#: LSB260703CS023
Make: Uberti
Model: 1860 Henry
Serial Number: 18371
Year of Manufacture: 1999 (BM date code)
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Lever action, centerfire rifle, fed from tubular magazine
Barrel Length: 24″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a silver blade insert near the muzzle. The rear sight is a folding ladder style U notch that is dovetailed into the barrel. The upper tang is drilled and tapped for a peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece smooth walnut, straight grip, straight comb, and crescent brass buttplate. The LOP is 13 1/2″ from trigger to buttplate. There are scratches and compression dents throughout. There are some spots of chipped finish. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this stock is in Good to Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, Brass
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is minor fouling. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its original finish. There are scattered scratches throughout. There is minor tarnish and age darkening on the brass. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Good to Very Good 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.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Sling, Signed letter of ownership from Clint Smith.
Our Assessment: The Uberti Model 1860 Henry, imported by Taylor’s & Co., is a faithful reproduction of one of the most iconic lever-action rifles ever produced. This example is chambered in .45 Colt rather than the original rimfire cartridge, combining classic Henry styling with the practicality of a modern centerfire chambering. It features the traditional 24″ barrel, brass receiver and buttplate, walnut stock, and tubular magazine, and is accompanied by a signed ownership letter from noted firearms instructor Clint Smith, adding unique provenance to an already desirable reproduction.
The original Henry rifle, patented by Benjamin Tyler Henry and introduced in 1860, revolutionized repeating firearms with its reliable lever-action mechanism and sixteen-round tubular magazine. Although produced in relatively limited numbers, the Henry earned an outstanding reputation during the Civil War and on the American frontier, where its unprecedented firepower earned it the nickname “the rifle you could load on Sunday and shoot all week.” Modern reproductions by Uberti have become highly regarded for their quality, historical accuracy, and craftsmanship, allowing shooters and collectors to enjoy one of America’s most influential rifle designs in modern centerfire chamberings.
This rifle remains in Good to Very Good condition, retaining approximately 95% of its original finish with only scattered handling marks, minor brass tarnish, and light age darkening. The walnut stock shows honest handling wear without cracks, while the bright bore retains sharp rifling and rates 9.5/10. Mechanically, the rifle functions correctly, and the included signed Clint Smith ownership letter enhances its collector appeal. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! MF