Uberti / Navy Arms 1860 Henry .44-40 Winchester 24” Lever Action Rifle 1987
SOLD FOR: $1,028.00
LSB#: LSB250902JM046
Make: A. Uberti for Navy Arms
Model: 1860 Henry
Serial Number: H00202
Year of Manufacture: 1987 / Modern (AS Date code)
Caliber: .44-40 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action with Tubular Magazine with Henry follower.
Barrel Length: 24-inch
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed silver blade installed in a slot on the end of the barrel. The rear sight is a two-position flip up U-notch sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The buttstock on this rifle is smooth wood with a straight grip, straight comb, and a crescent steel buttplate. There are multiple scratches on the buttstock and a few compression dings and there are a few small chips out of the buttstock at the bottom of the crescent buttplate. There is some discoloring and darkening of the wood on the comb and underside of the buttstock. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case coloring
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore but there is some minor fouling that should be removable. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows operation wear and thinning on the leading edges. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp and all markings are correct. Overall, this rifle rates in 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: 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 Big Horn. Unfortunately for Custer, all the Henry’s used were by Indians.” This Uberti / Navy Arms 1860 Henry is a throwback to the original, but in a much more practical (and affordable) caliber. Good luck on your bids!!!
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