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CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall. The
few surviving Henry rifles in collections today
rarely retain more than trace amounts of the original
blue finish, especially on the distinctive iron frames, but this
rifle displays 80% plus bright original high polish blue finish on the
barrel and magazine along with generous patches of original blue on the
frame. The balance of the frame has flaked to a smooth brown patina. The lever
also retains traces of original blue and smooth patina, and the buttplate displays the same
attractive patina as the frame. Smaller components such as the bolt and trigger spring retain nearly
all of their bright original blue finish, and the hammer and trigger retain visible case colors. The follower
and elevator display attractive aged patina. Wear overall is essentially limited to very minor age and storage marks and the flaking of the finish typical of blued frame firearms from the Civil War. The rifle does not appear to have seen any use. The stock is very fine and retains nearly all of the original piano varnish and has some scratches and dings concentrated on the left side. This extraordinary rifle remains mechanically excellent and has crisp markings. It is truly one of the finest iron frames Henry lever action rifles extant, and this variation is already the rarest and most desirable of the Henry rifles.
Estimate: 180,000 - 325,000
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