Interesting & Scarce Original Civil War Henry Model 1860 Repeating Rifle

This is an original Civil War model 1860 Henry rifle. Brass frame appears to have been lightly cleaned a long time ago, has some handling marks, also has RBH lightly scratched into the right side of the sideplate. Proper rounded brass buttplate is in the same condition. The barrel retains a pleasing patina overall with sharp markings. Fine mechanical function. Bore rates at fine with sharp rifling, bright and shiny, with a few minor pits here and there which may clean out to a degree. The bore is certainly WAY above average. The rear sight is missing the slide. Follower and spring are reproductions as they were missing when we purchased it. The stock is very good with some dings and handling marks. The barrel is numbered 10317, which puts the production at about August of 1865, however the all the other parts are numbered 2249 which is May of 1863 production according to Wiley Swords book. The stock also has the original base for a sling swivel, however there is no indication that the barrel ever had the accompanying “staple” for the sling. Clearly, this gun was re-barrelled in the months immediately following the cessation of hostilities. Perhaps it was damaged during the war. The presence of the sling swivel base certainly would lend credence to the idea it was carried.

The screws, buttplate, and lower tang are all matching. We did not pull the buttplate as the screws appear to be undisturbed.
All in all, a very solid and presentable Henry rifle that almost certainly went off to war.

We will ship this for £25