My copy of the winchester book, by george madis has a chapter about the henry, also with lots of photos of examples of the rifle, but no drawings. Iron frame henry rifles were only made during the earliest productions and it is estimated that between 200 and 275 examples exist. To sum things up i was very happy with the performance of this rifle as well as the 4440 round. The operators guide to the 1860 henry rifle youtube. Ubertitaylor henry transition, as new in the box, unfired, this was the model henry devloped between the henry and the golden boy, with a loading gate, and a removable forearm make this different then the goldenboy. The advancements of the 1860 henry rifle wrought had an immediate impact and the gun almost instantly left its mark on the pages of history. We will respond to all emails however, it may take longer than usual. Both slings have a large brass swivel hook at one end, and a brass buckle to adjust the length.
Call center temporarily closed for the health and safety of our staff, our call center is currently closed. Generally someone is available to answer your call mf. The quickfiring rate of a semiautomatic is especially advantageous during extended shooting sessions and target practice. Booktysk things you should know about shooting bp cartridge rifle, by paul matthews. The story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating rifle 9781882824335 by quick, les.
Behind the lower tang screw, it has the factory punch dot inspectors marking, as described in the book by les quick the henry rifle. Bookthr the henry rifle, story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating rifle by les quick. Beautifully adorned with all full color photos, 9 x 11, hardcover, photos, 239pp. Facts and circumstances in the history and development of the martinihenry rifle. This deluxe, factory engraved henry lever action rifle was manufactured by the new haven arms company c. Henry rifles henry repeating arms henry repeating rifle. Discussion in rifle country started by nifty1940, may 15, 2016. Properly titled the story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating rifle by our friend, author les quick. The lever action, on the downstroke, ejected the spent cartridge from the chamber and cocked the hammer. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Only about 14,000 of the original rifle were ever made. Antique collection book 1918 guns pistols sabres james dean keeler gallery nyc. Les quick was a well recognized collector and this book was a culmination of years of experience collecting henry rifles and talking with other collections. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
The sides and top of the receiver, side plates, upper tang and buttplate heel are covered with deluxe factory. Les quick has produced the definitive word on the famed henrys patent repeating rifle. Index, bibliography, fullcolor pictorial dustjacket. Im a rank amateur compared to many of you but i wanted to share a quick observation. Wisconsin 29 december 2018 was the 44th anniversary of. If you notice the photos in the henry catalog you will see that most of the rifles pictured are stocked in handsome walnut and a few are exceptional. The unrelated henry repeating arms produces a replica of the model 1860 henry rifle with brass receiver and american walnut stock, but a modern steel barrel and internal components. But, if you do any research on books about the historic henry rifle, you will quickly land upon the fact that this book by les quick is the gold standard among them.
The modern henry repeating arms now manufactures a nearreplica chambered to a modern. Although the henry rifle was the technical marvel of its age, many american military minds doubted whether the average midnineteenth century soldier could effectively operate it, and as a result the new rifle saw only limited purchase and use during the. Gun show books henry rifle, the the story of benjamin. The result of benjamin tyler henrys work was the model 1860 henry lever action rifle. This repeating rifle revolutionized the firearms industry. The second henry on our list is one of the most desirable variations of the beloved rifles. The story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating rifle. W2644 sale pending antique henry rifle merz antique firearms. Some rifles come with an optional scope attachment for better accuracy at long distances.
Sportsmans guide carries a large assortment of henry rifles or also known as the first practical lever action henry repeating arms rifle. This gave it significantly lower muzzle velocity and energy than other repeaters of the era, such as the spencer. Their slogan made in america or not made at all highlights the companys dedication to maintaining the countrys domestic manufacturing heritage, as well as the henry rifles history. Les quick is the author of the story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating rifle 0. Choose from a range of colors, including black, wood grain and camouflage. Beautifully adorned with all full color photos, 9 x 11, hardcover, photos. Do you support a ban on all fully automatic rifles. Standard cofiguration with 24 12 oct barrel with integral magazine, square back nickel front sight and 900 yd henry ladder sight. Opening the book, you are immediately impressed with the quality of the photos and book design. The story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating rifle quick, les. Absolutely the best book out on the infamous henry rifle. Book thr the henry rifle, story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating rifle by les quick. Oct 01, 2008 the henry rifle is a legendary firearm, and all lever action rifles are based on the repeater, yet little has been documented on the henry.
The frame and rounded heel buttplate have toned to a lovely ocher patina showing some scattered very light dings and handling marks. The historic henry rifle by wiley sword and the story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating rifle, by les quick, there is no mention of dimensioned drawings. Our catalog is the best way to get acquainted with all of our rifles and shotguns, and well deliver it to your mailbox for free. Les quick s book the story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating rifle, has two photographs of authentic henry slings.
Impressive, still for many one thing will always come to mind when talking henry and thats henry rifles. The henry rifle, story of benjamin tyler henry and his. Find the henry rifle that is right for you and always at the lowest price. This rifle is featured in a double page illustration on pages 156157 of the henry rifle by les quick as well as page 36 of the winchester book by george madis. The henry rifle, story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed. Henry rifles had 24 barrels with a magazine capacity of 16 rounds, with a few shorter length henry carbines known to exist. This is among the finest samuel hoggson engraved henrys you will ever find. The henry rifle features custom meshes primarily by 500slr, with one the peep sight done by yours truly, as well as custom textures and sounds.
Apr 15, 2014 the second henry on our list is one of the most desirable variations of the beloved rifles. The book of henry 2017 the following weapons were used in the film the book of henry. The henry rifle, story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating rifle by les quick. This volume not only discusses the inventors career but also goes into great d.
Here is a pretty poor photo of the leather sling from the quick book. Shooting and showing the historic 1860 henry rifle in iron frame configuration. This hard cover book thoroughly covers the henry rifle with great photos. Henry repeating arms the official instagram account of henry repeating arms. If you are going to spend your money on a henry, i can assure you that we will do whatever it takes to make sure that you are happy that you bought a henry.
Tyler henry and his famed repeating rifle les quick. Henry introduces new finishes and new calibers henry. The story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating rifle les quick. Plenty of photos in quicks book, and a few drawings showing how the mechanism. New years day, memorial day, independence day, labor day, thanksgiving and the day after, christmas eve open until 12. A 240 page hard bound book measuring 8 78 x 11 14 with a color dust jacket. Though never formally adopted nor widely used maybe around 7,000 saw action, the 15round, 24inch barreled repeater developed mythical stature in the american civil war, outgunning anything it met on the battlefield. Henry repeating arms, the american firearms manufacturer based out of bayonne, nj and rice lake, wi is introducing nine new models that include engraved finishes for the long ranger rifle series and additional caliber options for the single shot rifle series. Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 business days or longer. This book gives a detailed history of the henry rifle and its inventor. This is a good example of a midcivil war production first model henry rifle in. This book is the absolute bible of the legendary henry repeating rifle, forerunner to the famous line of winchester guns, and one of the earliest repeaters to fire metallic ammunition of the civil. And like any titan, the company has produced some musthave models over the years. Rifle is showcased by les quick in his book, the henry rifle, on pgs 149150.
Susan carpenter naomi watts purchases a suppressed nemesis arms vanquish sniper rifle in order to carry out the instructions given to her by her son henry. The story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating. Les quick has produced the definitive word on the famed henry s patent repeating rifle. For more history of the henry rifle i highly recommend this book. Book of henry, the internet movie firearms database. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Survival pack with ar7 takedown rifle with a few of my own survival tool additions. Buffalo arms is closed on the following holidays so that our employees can spend time with their families. Henry repeating arms company is the largest leveraction rifle manufacturer in the united states. Profusely illustrated in dazzling fullcolor throughout. This is the first major study devoted exclusively to the henry rifle.
This is among the finest samuel hoggson engraved henry s you will ever find. I like that henry rifles are us made, but hows the quality and reliability. Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items shipped direct to you from one of our fulfillment suppliers. Manufactured by the new haven arms company from 18601866, its debut overlapped the american civil war. The serial number of this rifle is in the 4,600 range which is a prime civil war production. Henry repeating rifle at fallout 4 nexus mods and community. While at the gun store, she specifically asks for a nemesis vanquish. So, without further ado, heres a look at five henry rifles no gun safe is truly complete without.
Through the assistance of antique arms collectors, les quick spent decades researching the henry rifle. The henry does a base 37 in damage and uses vanilla. Les quick author of the story of benjamin tyler henry and. Henry repeating arms is headquartered in bayonne, n. W2644 sale pending antique henry rifle merz antique. Plenty of photos in quick s book, and a few drawings showing how the mechanism worked, but no dimensioned drawings. You the reader are the beneficiary of all his record sifting, data gathering and interpretation. While the design is over 150 years old, the henry repeating rifle. We go to great efforts to provide the highest quality of design, craftsmanship, manufacture and function that was established over 140 years ago. Book of henry, the internet movie firearms database guns. Again this is a beautiful piece of work and a rifle anyone who owns one should be very proud to have in their collection. Order a catalog and you will also receive a personalized list of henry dealers in your area, 2 free decals, and the latest issue of our newsletter, the henry repeater.
This is not sponsored content the rifle used in this video is an uberti italian repro that was purchased at normal retail value. Gun is also in rl wilsons book, winchester engraving. Henry rifle factory engraved by hoggson ca 1864 for sale. Uberti produces an almost exact copy henry model 1860 chambered in.
692 622 922 727 12 459 733 1407 1144 237 796 1183 1146 205 560 979 1110 212 1223 920 715 1109 485 955 762 1042 1127 522 289 373 1500 1354 432 153 637 1242 970 1061 661 273 331