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LOT 42
Desirable New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action Rifle
- Serial no. 12258, 44 Henry RF cal., 24 3/8 inch octagon
bbl., blue/brass finish, walnut stock. This late production Henry rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms
Company in 1866 and features the square-back, nickel-silver, front sight blade, a folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch and elevator bar
stop screw, the large diameter magazine follower, the beveled follower cut in the receiver, the second style receiver without the alternative rear sight dovetail, a rounded heel on the buttplate, and the larger, second style “HENRY’S PATENT.
OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT’D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS. CO.” address in two lines ahead of the rear sight in all serif letters. The rifle has a sling swivel on the left side of the stock and screw-mounted loop for a sling hook on the left side of the barrel. The sling swivel and loop were standard features on later
production Henry rifles. The buttplate has a hinged brass door, and the stock has an empty compartment for a takedown cleaning rod. The serial number is stamped on the
top barrel behind the rear sight. The Henry lever action rifle was the most advanced firearm manufactured during the Civil War, and late examples like this one remained in
demand after the war and continued to be used alongside the new Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Model 1866. Both models were well-represented on the western frontier in the
hands of both pioneers and various Native American nations, including the Lakota and Northern Cheyenne during the Great Sioux War of 1876.
CONDITION: Very good with attractive natural aged patina on the frame and buttplate traces of original blue finish on the barrel and integral magazine, dark brown patina on the balance of the steel components, and mild overall wear. The re-oiled stock is also very good and has some minor loss at the edges, three filled spots on the left by the heel, and general minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
LOT 43
Desirable Four-Piece Wood Henry Lever Action Rifle Cleaning Rod -
This is a four-piece takedown cleaning rod for a Henry lever action rifle. The wooden rod sections have iron fittings, and one end is shaped for use as a jag for use with cleaning patch. It measures 26 3/4 inches when assembled. CONDITION: Very good, the metal ferrules showing a mixed grey-brown patina with one showing slight separation at the seam. The wood is also very good with some scattered light handling marks. A hard to find accessory for the ever-desirable Henry rifle!
Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection.
LOT 44
Desirable Winchester Repeating Arms Co. 50 Count Box of .44 Henry Flat Rimfire Cartridges - The box is constructed of plain cardboard with a green label on top with black lettering including the Stetson’s patent, New Haven address, and a picture of a cartridge in the bottom left. The green wraparound label/ seal is marked on three sides in black ink “44 FLAT. R.F.” The factory seal is broken but the box contains its full compliment of cartridges which all appear to be “H” headstamped.
CONDITION: Very good, retaining most of the original label with minimal fading and a few scattered minor scuffs. One end flap of the lid is absent and one end flap of the lower half is detached by present. The cartridges show some slight oxidation on the bullets and aged patina on the casings. NOTE: Will ship to FFL’s only. If picking up must have FOID or FFL. All state and local laws apply. Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
44 Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500