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All of the visible serial numbers match. The late style, cap-head buttplate and tang screws are, correctly, not serial numbered. A factory inspection mark “F” is stamped on the left side of the upper tang and the assembly number “23” is stamped on the left side of the lower tang. Most Henry rifles were working guns that lacked special order features; deluxe Henry rifles, like this example, with special finishes, high quality wood and factory engraving are rare. CONDITION: Very good plus. The rifle has traces of the original gold gilt finish in protected areas of the receiver and traces of the blue finish on the barrel/magazine. The balance of the barrel/magazine has an attractive plum brown patina. The barrel edges show some handling wear and the New Haven Arms legend is light. The stock and buttplate have a mellow un-polished patina. The well-executed factory Germanic pattern scrollwork and game panel scene
are crisp. The side plate joints are tight; there is no indication that the side plates have ever been removed from
the receiver. The hammer shows 50% of the original case colors. The lever has an even plum brown patina. The
nicely figured stock is fine and retains most of the polished piano finish. Wear is limited to a few shallow dents and scratches primarily in the vicinity of the sling swivel. This is an attractive example of a rare gold gilt
deluxe factory engraved Henry rifle.
Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection.
Estimate: 47,500 - 65,000
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