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CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. This rifle is all original and in exceptional condition for a U.S. issued Henry
rifle and is one of the very best U.S. 3rd VVI Henry rifles extant. The barrel/magazine retain 60% of the
original blue finish, with a smooth, dark, plum brown patina on the balance. The New Haven Arms Co.
legend and serial number are sharp.
Both sights are original to the rifle and remain in excellent condition. The brass receiver and
buttplate are also in excellent condition with a very attractive, untouched patina. The receiver has
perfect side-plate joints. The buttplate has a few scratches but remains in excellent condition. 40% high polish blue finish is present on the bolt.
The hammer and trigger retain 50% of the mottled original case colors. The lever has a smooth brown patina. The stock retains 90% of the original
varnish finish. Wear is limited to a few very insignificant handling marks. The desirable Ordnance inspection mark on the left side of the stock wrist
is legible. Mechanically excellent. This is a truly exceptional, fully documented example of a scarce and highly desirable U.S. martially inspected
Henry rifle issued to the 3rd VVI.
Provenance: The Paul T. Sorrell Collection; The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection; Private Collection.
Estimate: 65,000 - 95,000
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