1860 Henry Rifle 24.25" .44-40 Charcoal Blue W/Swivels

In October 1860, B.T. Henry was granted a patent for the design of a new gun, a repeating rifle that used metallic cartridges. This Henry reproduction is as close to the original that you can find and it still is a popularly sought after model today. The Henry barrel has an integrated magazine tube, so to load it the follower must be pulled all the way up, the top sleeve portion turned towards the follower stop screw on the outside of the barrel, and the rifle should be loaded while canted to some degree. This military Henry model includes a brass frame, charcoal blued barrel, case hardened parts, brass butt plate, walnut butt stock, and sling swivels. The Charcoal Blue finish is a delicate over-oxidized bluing that, when new it is a bright blue color, but over time with use it will naturally patina to a soft grey. The aging process takes a long time with this finish, but is very beautiful. The sling swivels are mounted on the left side of the gun; one on the butt stock and one on the barrel.