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LOT 3005
Civil War New Haven Arms Co.
Henry Lever Action Rifle - Serial
no. 7414, 44 Henry cal., 24 1/4 inch
octagon bbl., blue/brass finish, walnut
stock. This rifle was manufactured c.
December 1864 and falls between rifles
7412 and 7415 identified on page 75 of Wiley Sword’s “The
Historic Henry Rifle” as reported by the 3rd Regiment U.S. Veteran
Volunteers in 1865. Rifles 7416, 7418, and 7419 are also all reported on the list. Most of the Henry
rifles produced during the “War Between the States” are believed to have been purchased by Union soldiers looking to get their hands on the most
advanced weapons available. While the Henry was more complex and fragile than a rifle-musket, its rapid fire ability was sought after for close in fighting, and they
proved useful both in stopping and conducting assaults. This rifle features a squareback blade front sight, the later production two-line address with all serif letters, notch
and folding ladder rear sight with 900 yard top notch, the serial number on top of the barrel at the breech, larger diameter follower and corresponding milling for the
frame, later production frame without an alternate sight dovetail, thumb screw lever latch and “H” on the lower tang, a sling hook loop on the left side of the barrel and
corresponding sling swivel on the left side of the smooth walnut buttstock, and later pointed heel buttplate with a lid for the stock compartment which contains a four-
piece joined steel cleaning rod with one tip brass and the other slotted. The included letter from LeRoy Merz states “I have carefully examined this gun and in my opinion, it is
100% correct and original in every aspect with all matching serial numbers, correct sling swivels on the barrel as well as the stock, very good shootable bore and original sights.”
CONDITION: Good with mottled dark brown patina on the iron, minor oxidation, attractively aged patina on the frame and buttplate, solder at the front sight base, and general
mild overall wear. The stock is very good and has light scratches and dings, a small crack at the toe, and most of the finish.
Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The David L. DeLullo Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500
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