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J. Henry Plains Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,400.00 USD
J. Henry Plains Rifle
No visible S/N, circa 1830’s, honest Indian rifle, percussion conversion from flint, in seldom seen .54 caliber, 32” barrel, both barrel & lock plate marked "J. Henry". Was probably full stock at one time; dozens of correct iron head tacks. Later percussion Henry rifles were given to Indians as part of treaties but never in large caliber. A great fur trade rifle. CONDITION: Dark bore, iron is dark with deep oxidation, brass furniture aged mustard color, original sights, tumbler notches could stand freshening, knife carved crosshatch along left side of forearm.
PROVENANCE: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Sale to benefit the collections of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.