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LOT 1007
Desirable New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 9405, 44
Henry RF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. in
1865. The rifle has the distinctive brass receiver, German silver blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight graduated from 1 to 9. The top barrel flat is
stamped with the two-line patent date/address marking ahead of the rear sight and the serial number “9405” at the breech. The serial number is repeated on
the left side of the lower tang, stock inlet and buttplate. The buttplate has a hinged brass trapdoor. A four piece steel cleaning rod is included. The left side of
the barrel and buttstock have a factory loop for a sling hook and sling swivel respectively. Most Henry Rifles manufactured during the Civil War were privately
purchased by Federal soldiers from Midwestern regiments. The firepower of the Henry Rifles was valued on the frontier in the years that followed the Civil
War. Most Henry Rifles were “working guns;” the surviving examples typically exhibit wear associated with years of hard use.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 30% plus original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. There are a few patches of minor pitting. The fine brass has
an even patina. The period reoiled stock is very good with minor dings and scratches and a hairline stress crack near the upper tang. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 22,500 - 32,500
LOT 1008
Scarce 50-Count United States Cartridge Company Box for .44 Henry Flat Rimfire Cartridges, for
Henry or Winchester 1866 Lever Action Rifles and Colt Rimfire Revolvers - This is a scarce 50-count
box for .44 Henry flat rimfire cartridges by the United States Cartridge Co., of plain cardboard construction
with blue labels and black text, with the top marked “Cal .44 HENRY FLAT RIM FIRE METALLIC CARTRIDGES For
Model 1866 Henry and Winchester Rifles and Colt’s Rim Fire Revolvers” (covers all the desirable and collectible
American firearms!) along with manufacturer name and the Lowell, Massachusetts address. These boxes are
one of the few .44 Henry boxes that also refer to Colt rimfire revolvers on the label. No cartridges included.
CONDITION: Box is very fine with some general age and storage related wear, and opened seals. No
cartridges included. This scarce 50-count box for .44 Henry flat rimfire cartridges would make a fine accessory
to accompany a variety of antique American firearms!
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500