Guns International #: 102901549
Seller's Inventory #: W4036

Category - Henry Rifles - Antique - Henry Rifles

Category
Henry Rifles - Antique
Henry Rifles

FACTORY ENGRAVED HENRY RIFLE

Description:
24 inch octagon barrel chambered in 44 RF caliber with a good bore that has some shine and visible rifling. Sights include a bit of what looks like ivory for a blade front and folding ladder rear. Barrel and magazine tube are mostly a light brown patina with good markings. Brass receiver has a beautiful patina and is factory engraved by Samuel J. Hoggson. Features a Doe jumping a fence on the left side with floral scrollwork on the both sides and the top. Engraving is mostly crisp. This was one of Hoggson's favorite patterns to engrave. Hammer and lever are a gray patina. The walnut stock is in very good condition with some minor handling mars. Brass buttplate has a nice dark mustard patina. There are no sling provisions on this rifle. Nice functioning action. Made in March of 1863. A nice looking engraved Henry rifle.

Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
 
 

Price: $48,500.00

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .44 Rimfire