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CONDITION:
Extremely fine overall. This rifle is all original and retains 60% of the original blue finish. This rifle is in exceptional
condition for a U.S. issue Henry rifle and is one of the very best U.S. 3rd VVI Henry rifles extant. The barrel/magazine have a smooth, dark, plum brown patina and show significant amounts of original blue finish in protected areas. The New Haven Arms Co. legend and serial number are sharp. Both the front and rear sights are original to the rifle and remain in excellent condition. The brass receiver and buttplate are both in excellent condition with a very attractive, untouched patina. The receiver has perfect side- plate joints. The buttplate has a few scratches but remains in excellent condition. 40% high polish blue finish is present on the bolt. The hammer and trigger retain 50% of the mottled original case colors. The lever has a smooth brown patina. The stock remains in very-fine to excellent condition and retains 90% of the original varnish finish. Wear is limited to a few very insignificant handling marks. The tiny Ordnance inspection mark on the left side of the stock wrist is legible. Mechanically excellent. This is a truly exceptional, fully documented example of a scarce and highly desirable U.S. martially inspected Henry rifle issued to the 3rd VVI. Provenance: The Paul T. Sorrell Collection; The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection.
Estimate: 65,000 - 95,000
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