The historic henry rifle book

Here is the fascinating story from the frustrations of early sales efforts aimed at the government to the inspired. This rifle, according to the book the historic henry rifle by wiley sword, pages 17 and 18 was in a block of rifles, serial number range of 600 to 800, that was shipped to kentucky, to partially arm two full companies of the 12th kentucky cavalry. It was used by frontiersmen and also served in the french and indian war, the revolutionary war, and the war of 1812. The historic henry rifle, oliver winchesters famous civil. Add items to your cart bicentennial items nu history book coffee table photo book sabra field print henry rifle diploma frames norwich flags. Oliver winchesters famous civil war repeater by wiley sword isbn. The result was the famous 1860 henry rifle, chambered for the. This book is for those who want to know the origin of the henry rifle. Winchester lever action rifle chronology and history.

Patented in 1860, the henry gave a single man the firepower of a dozen marksmen armed with muzzleloading muskets. Affordable, classic and a performer, the henry big boy is top of the heap when it comes to pistolcaliber carbines and rifles. Book of henry, the internet movie firearms database. Oliver winchesters famous civil war repeater by wiley sword. It would soon become one of the most legendary, respected and sought after rifles in the history of firearms. Here is the fascinating story from the frustrations of early sales efforts aimed at the government to the inspired purchase of the henry rifle by veteran soldiers. Oliver winchesters famous civil war repeater by wiley sword tested and proved during the civil war, the henry rifle became the forerunner of the famous line of winchester repeating rifles that won the west. 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. 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. The henry rifle is a legendary firearm, and all lever action rifles are based on marshall trimble is arizonas official historian and the wild west history associations vice president. Henry brings concept to reality with launch of x model series. While at the gun store, she specifically asks for a nemesis vanquish. A history of the first repeating rifles johns hopkins university. A classic rocky mountain fur trade rifle 182040 should have a straight barrel or maybe even swamped.

At the same time, henry was redesigning and improving the new haven arms lever action. The pennsylvania long rifle sometimes incorrectly called the kentucky rifle was one of the most significant firearms in american history. The historic henry rifle by sword mowbray publishing. A very important addition to any museum or fine personal collection. The pennsylvania long rifle and the henry gun factory. The henry rifle helped dramatically change the nature of combat. This book gives an in depth history of edinburgh rifle maker alexander henry. Henry who conceived the first practical, lever action repeating rifle. It was produced by the new haven arms company from approximately 1860 through 1866. He painstakingly documents the entire period of production, details the history and politics of the henry and. Nearly all of these guns were made in a small portion of eastern.

The henry repeating rifle is a leveraction tubular magazine rifle famed both for its use at the battle of the little bighorn and being the basis for the iconic winchester rifle of the american wild west designed by benjamin tyler henry in 1860, the original henry was a sixteen shot. Serial numbers of known iron frame henry rifles range from 2 to 355. Bilbys new book answers these questions and tells us how cheney managed to obtain a. The henry was adopted in small quantities by the union in the civil war, favored for its greater firepower than the standard issue carbine. The book of henry 2017 the following weapons were used in the film the book of henry. Benjamin tyler henry was an american gunsmith and manufacturer.

Brief history for a detailed history, read stephen hunters article in the washington post, cited below. Historical timeline 18661899 winchester repeating arms. A repeating rifle is a single barreled rifle containing multiple rounds of ammunition that are loaded from a reservoir chamber magazine by means of a manual or automatic mechanism. Early models of the leveraction repeating rifle prove highly effective in battle and set the stage for further postwar development. The henry double rifle, commissioned by queen victoria as a christmas present for john brown, has been bought by the national museum of scotland and will be displayed in public for the first time this summer, from 26th june until november. Chernoffs exciting discovery of the factory engraved and goldwashed henry rifle frame no. 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.

Tested an proved in the fiery crucible of the civil war, the henry rifle became the forerunner of the famous line of winchester. The historic henry rifle, oliver winchesters famous civil war repeater by wiley sword. Opening the book, you are immediately impressed with the quality of the photos and book design. In 1860 he took out one of the most famous patents of the 19th century that created the extremely accurate henry rifling.

The henry rifle ensured new haven arms success, and together with the spencer rifle established the leveraction repeater in the firearms market. 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. It was perhaps the most important firearm of its era. The henry rifle, story of benjamin tyler henry and his. Bicentennial commemoration rifle norwich university. I have another book, the historic henry rife by wiley sword which is also very informative. This rifle can be placed in some of the most important towns and some of the most important moments of the american west. Bayonne, nj february 5, 2020 henry president and owner, anthony imperato, designed and donated 60 rifles for 4yearold beckett burge of princeton, texas, and. As an owner of the 1860 henry rifle and the 1866 improved henry rifle as it was described in the patent application, i am always interested in information pertaining to the henry.

See more ideas about henry rifles, lever action and hand guns. Jacob henry mansion joliet 2020 all you need to know. Winchester lever action repeating firearms vol 3 1894 and 1895. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Born in 1818, he was apprenticed to thomas mortimer and subsequently set up on his own in 1852 at south st andrew street. He was the inventor of the henry rifle, the first reliable leveraction repeating. Henry repeating arms company is the largest leveraction rifle manufacturer in the united states.

The red book of winchester values helps winchester collectors accurately price winchester rifles and shotguns. Bo1799 traditional clothing of the native americans. The result of benjamin tyler henrys work was the model 1860 henry lever action rifle. This updated and expanded 4th edition provides both the beginner and advanced collector with resources and valuable information for all pre1964 winchesters. United states martial henry rifle the henry rifles of birges western sharpshooters 66th illinois infantry appendix a. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Experts believe that the new haven arms company manufactured between 200 and 400 iron frame henry rifles. It contains a lot of specific detail regarding specific henry rifles. Furniture would be sparse and often of brass or a mixture of iron and brass. Prev love the historic firearms rifle is either an 1873. Checking through the two most authoritative books i have about the henry. The legends have marshall trimble is arizonas official historian and the wild west history associations vice president. A contemporary rifle collection isnt complete without one.

Henry rifles for sale by leroy merz antique firearms. The henry rifle would go on to play a significant, if not dominant role in the frontier days of the american west. Following the election of abraham lincoln in 1860, a bitterly divided america engages in civil war. What makes the henry big boy the best pistolcaliber longgun. 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 civil war.

The martinihenry rifle by stephen manning goodreads. Henry rifle, the the story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating r. While a few ironframe examples were produced in the early days, the majority of henry rifles came with a distinctive brass frame. Display case, wooden display cases, display boxes, knife storage, book storage, small storage, storage ideas. The story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating rifle. This goes to show how much reverence for history is embodied in the story of henry rifles. It is, however, also interesting to read about the difficulty selling the henry to the. 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. The finest iron frame henry lever action rifle in existence. A resilient 19 th century flintlock, a full stock is more prevalent for a classic, but as the era beyond 1840 progressed, half stock weapons gained favor with some. Although much has been written about the henry rifle, no single work covers the henry like wiley swords book. America was engulfed in the searing flames of the civil war, and the first henry rifles were in the hands of union soldiers by mid 1862.

The winchester rifle in 1866 benjamin henry, angered over what he believed was inadequate compensation, attempted to have the connecticut legislature award ownership of new haven arms to him. It is, however, also interesting to read about the difficulty selling the henry to the military during the civil war, considering that the semiautomatic repeater was unique. Although a rifle of the future, it was beset with a bewildering series of difficulties that impeded its widespread use. View all attractions near jacob henry mansion on tripadvisor. Winchester had the henry rifle made by his new haven arms. Assra forum historic henry double rifle displayed for. Marshall trimble is arizonas official historian and the wild west history associations vice president. Tested and proved in the civil war, the henry rifle became the forerunner to the famous line of winchester repeating rifles that won the west. Estimated henry production by serial numbers appendix b. Appendix c serial numbers of henry rifles reported by the 3rd regiment u.

Tested and proved in the fiery crucible of the civil war, the henry rifle became the forerunner of the famous line of winchester repeating rifles that won the. Oliver winchesters famous civil war repeater 9781931464017 by wiley sword and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating. Availability usually ships in 24 hours product code. As a key technological innovation firing modern metallic cartridges, the henry rifle helped dramatically change the nature of combat. Historic and important henry rifle liveauctioneers. Veteran volunteers in 1865 for companies b, c, i, h and k appendix d partial list of historically identified henry rifles appendix e comments regarding the ironframed henry rifle list of ironframed henry rifles. Tested and proved in the fiery crucible of the civil war the henry rifle became the forerunner of the famous line of winchester repeating rifles that won the west. 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. This is an extraordinary example of an iron frame henry lever action rifle manufactured by the new haven arms company. 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 rifle authorities speculate that the new haven arms company contracted with outside sources.