Author Topic: A real piece of history! (Read 8585 times)

Big Hext · « **on:** February 11, 2007, 09:36:07 PM »

I know that most of y'all are into the Uberti guns... and no wonder, finding a real Henry is tough and buying one requires quite the bankroll.
We recently acquired a real, rare Henry. Engraved by Sam Hoggson, made in 1866.
Here are a few photos.

Ransom Gaer · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2007, 11:07:51 PM »

That Henry is just too cool. DROOL! DROOL!! I want one. Unfortunately I can't afford the real deal. So I will have to settle for the Uberti made one I bought after Christmas.

Ransom Gaer

Marshal Will Wingam · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2007, 11:14:18 PM »

That's a fine piece. Maybe one day.....

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Silver Creek Slim · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2007, 02:42:45 AM »

Nice piece, Big Hext. Thanks fer sharing pics.

Slim

stepnmud · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2007, 07:23:36 AM »

That's a piece of Art

and certainly would like to hear any more details about your Henry if possible. Not sure how you would display such a rifle. Have seen several Henries displayed under locked glass in "Collectors Firearms" and in museums, but have to have pretty good security. This Henry is nicer than the shooters I've seen.

Dusty Morningwood · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2007, 08:16:35 AM »

Sweet!

Of course I will never own one, but just knowing they exist is enough.

Big Hext · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2007, 08:25:55 AM »

Quote from: stepnmud on February 12, 2007, 07:23:36 AM

That's a piece of Art and certainly would like to hear any more details about your Henry if possible. Not sure how you would display such a rifle. Have seen several Henries displayed under locked glass in "Collectors Firearms" and in museums, but have to have pretty good security. This Henry is nicer than the shooters I've seen.

I do not own this rifle... I am not allowed to post a direct link or discuss sales terms.
I did get to take the photos and wanted to share them.

RRio · « **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2007, 11:24:00 AM »

Gorgeous!

Wild Ben Raymond · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2007, 01:25:12 PM »

Howdy! I'm always looking at the going prices for antique guns and Henry's are among the most expensive investments. The prices on them continue to increase, I was just at a collector show this past weekend and the prices for a Henry in good shape were around $35,000.00 to $45,000.00 and these were not engraved either. I also look on the internet gun auction sites & internet dealers, the least expensive was, what the seller called a poor man's Henry. This Henry was in working condition but in very rough shape and the asking price for it was $10,000.00. Another dealer's web site had a rare iron framed Henry and the asking price was $95,000.00

So all I can say is unless my income increases by alot or I hit the lottery, I will not be owning a Henry in this lifetime or the next but it's a nice dream. WBR

Hedley Lamarr · « **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2007, 01:27:50 PM »

Anybody got $70000.00 they could loan me?
I'd let ya shoot it if ya do!

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/content/community/gun_inventory/inventory/buda/antique/635823_hnryhoggson_bud.jsp?hierarchyId=11931

stepnmud · « **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2007, 02:41:11 PM »

I'd have to shoot that Henry,if'n I had it, but ain't got no ammo ::)I'd probably send it off and convert to central fire.

Sure ain't a whole lot of front sight on that relic.

8)Kool.

Steel Horse Bailey · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2007, 03:44:05 PM »

Wow!

And I'd buy it if I could. Worth every penny.

Some Brasso and elbow grease, have it converted to 45 Colt, refinish the stock .... a dream come true !!

Jes kiddin' pards; Jes skiddin'!

PUT THAT rope down!

Ransom Gaer · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2007, 07:48:29 PM »

Frankly, I think we would all like to have that Henry. That is one sweet rifle. The catch of course is, it is well into the five figure range.

Or at least I would expect so. Why is it all the really neat toys are so expensive?

Ransom Gaer

Coffinmaker · « **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2007, 08:33:55 PM »

I'v always maintained I'd never own a gun I couldn't take out and play with. Had I the disposable spendable however, I could make and exception!!!

Coffinmaker

Ransom Gaer · « **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2007, 09:04:47 PM »

Coffinmaker,

I tend to agree with you. Any firearm I buy I buy to shoot it. What's the point otherwise? That being said, I think I could make an exception in the case of that Henry. That rifle is just too cool. Actually I think I could make an exception for one those Volcanics too.

Ransom Gaer

Henry4440 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2007, 02:11:23 PM »

Wow , what a beauty.
Have you guys noticed the s/n 12625!
The highest serial number for a Henry rifle in the 'traditional' range is 12832,yet several examples of standard Henry rifles have been reported with higher serial numbers, including into the 14000range( no.14262), see R.L.Wilson Winchester....,page17.

Henry4440 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2007, 03:08:55 PM »

Here is a pic from the'very small' Frontsight.

It is a little bit rounded as the early style.The later style had a squared back.

Ransom Gaer · « **Reply #17 on:** February 14, 2007, 06:59:47 PM »

Interesting picture of that front sight.

You know, if I'm not careful I'll end up learning something about Henry rifles.

Ransom Gaer

stepnmud · « **Reply #18 on:** February 14, 2007, 07:14:56 PM »

Quote from: Henry4440 on February 14, 2007, 03:08:55 PM

Here is a pic from the'very small' Frontsight.

It is a little bit rounded as the early style.The later style had a squared back.

A little bit rounded! I'll say. Looks like she shot a might low and owner was raising the POI, maybe one of them Gamers.

USCG Flyer · « **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2007, 08:52:46 AM »

Wild Ben, I saw the same 10,000 rifle with the "hawk scars" in the ejection port. Amazing it can cost that much...

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