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CONDITION: Excellent. The barrel retains 90% plus original bright blue finish with
some minor finish loss visible at the muzzle end. 95% plus original silver plating
remains on the frame and buttplate, exhibiting a highly attractive untouched
original evenly aged blue-black patina. 85% of the vivid original case colors
remaining on the hammer, with strong traces of original blue finish visible on the
lever with scattered light freckling. Absolutely crisp factory engraving and barrel
markings. The stock is also excellent with captivating deluxe grain pattern, a few
minor storage handling marks, all of the original glossy piano varnish finish, and
tight fitment. Absent front sight blade. Mechanically excellent. The four-piece
cleaning rod is fine. This outstanding factory engraved Henry rifle would be a
significant addition in even the most elite antique firearms collection.
Provenance: The Wayne Kramer Collection; The Stanley R. Andrus
Collection; The John R. Woods Collection; Butterfield & Butterfield auction,
October 22, 1991, lot 5596; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 170,000 - 300,000
As pictured & described in The
Book of Winchester Engraving &
Winchester Engraving by Wilson
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