New Haven Arms Co. Henry 1860 First Model 44 Henry Rimfire - Collectible *April, 1863 DOM*
PRICE: $25,499.99
This is a collectible New Haven Arms Co. Henry Model 1860 rifle chambered in 44 Henry Rimfire. It features a 24-inch octagonal barrel, dovetailed sight slots in the receiver and barrel, original sights, 15-round magazine tube, early model buttplate with rounded heel, and brass receiver. The barrel features the markings: HENRY'S PATENT OCT. 16 1860 MANUFACTURED BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CT. The factory inspector's mark is a small center punched dot is located behind the lower tang screw. This would make a great choice for those looking to own and original model 1860 as well as a piece of American History.
Condition
Overall, this rifle is in good condition with the barrel showing a dark brown/plum color and the receiver is a dark yellow color. The action passes all function checks and locks up tightly. Bore condition is good, with a dark appearance. Rifling is present. All screws match and appear to be original. The magazine tube spring retains some of its original strength. The stock shows signs of use with scratches appearing throughout the finish. There is one small crack just behind the rear tang screw protruding rearward about half an inch long. (See photos for details)
Serial Number: 2066
Date of Manufacture: April, 1863 (Based on Serial Number Range)
This is a Consignment! If you would like to see this item in person please ask our sales staff!
Model 1860 Abridged History
The Henry repeating rifle is a lever-action tubular magazine rifle. It is famous for having been used at the Battle of the Little Bighorn and having been the basis for the iconic Winchester rifle of the American Wild West. Designed and introduced by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860, the original Henry was a 16-shot .44 caliber rimfire breech-loading lever-action rifle. It was produced in the United States from 1860 until 1866 at the New Haven Arms Company. The Henry was adopted in small quantities by the Union in the American Civil War. It was favored for its greater firepower than the standard-issue carbine. Many of these rifles later found their way west, notably in the hands of a few of the Sioux and Cheyenne in their defeat of Custer's U.S. Cavalry troops in June 1876.
Condition
Overall, this rifle is in good condition with the barrel showing a dark brown/plum color and the receiver is a dark yellow color. The action passes all function checks and locks up tightly. Bore condition is good, with a dark appearance. Rifling is present. All screws match and appear to be original. The magazine tube spring retains some of its original strength. The stock shows signs of use with scratches appearing throughout the finish. There is one small crack just behind the rear tang screw protruding rearward about half an inch long. (See photos for details)
Serial Number: 2066
Date of Manufacture: April, 1863 (Based on Serial Number Range)
This is a Consignment! If you would like to see this item in person please ask our sales staff!
Model 1860 Abridged History
The Henry repeating rifle is a lever-action tubular magazine rifle. It is famous for having been used at the Battle of the Little Bighorn and having been the basis for the iconic Winchester rifle of the American Wild West. Designed and introduced by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860, the original Henry was a 16-shot .44 caliber rimfire breech-loading lever-action rifle. It was produced in the United States from 1860 until 1866 at the New Haven Arms Company. The Henry was adopted in small quantities by the Union in the American Civil War. It was favored for its greater firepower than the standard-issue carbine. Many of these rifles later found their way west, notably in the hands of a few of the Sioux and Cheyenne in their defeat of Custer's U.S. Cavalry troops in June 1876.