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. Winchester lever action rifle chronology and history. Affordable, classic and a performer, the henry big boy is top of the heap when it comes to pistolcaliber carbines and rifles. Furniture would be sparse and often of brass or a mixture of iron and brass. Benjamin tyler henry was an american gunsmith and manufacturer. A contemporary rifle collection isnt complete without one.
Appendix c serial numbers of henry rifles reported by the 3rd regiment u. While at the gun store, she specifically asks for a nemesis vanquish. He painstakingly documents the entire period of production, details the history and politics of the henry and. The legends have marshall trimble is arizonas official historian and the wild west history associations vice president. Experts believe that the new haven arms company manufactured between 200 and 400 iron frame henry rifles. 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. He was the inventor of the henry rifle, the first reliable leveraction repeating. 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. Serial numbers of known iron frame henry rifles range from 2 to 355. The henry rifle ensured new haven arms success, and together with the spencer rifle established the leveraction repeater in the firearms market. The story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating. 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. Here is the fascinating story from the frustrations of early sales efforts aimed at the government to the inspired.
Estimated henry production by serial numbers appendix b. What makes the henry big boy the best pistolcaliber longgun. The henry rifle, story of benjamin tyler henry and his. The henry rifle would go on to play a significant, if not dominant role in the frontier days of the american west. The henry rifle helped dramatically change the nature of combat. 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. I have another book, the historic henry rife by wiley sword which is also very informative. It was produced by the new haven arms company from approximately 1860 through 1866. The pennsylvania long rifle sometimes incorrectly called the kentucky rifle was one of the most significant firearms in american history. Tested an proved in the fiery crucible of the civil war, the henry rifle became the forerunner of the famous line of winchester. 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. Bilbys new book answers these questions and tells us how cheney managed to obtain a. Although much has been written about the henry rifle, no single work covers the henry like wiley swords book.
The finest iron frame henry lever action rifle in existence. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The henry was adopted in small quantities by the union in the civil war, favored for its greater firepower than the standard issue carbine. Bo1799 traditional clothing of the native americans. Henry repeating arms company is the largest leveraction rifle manufacturer in the united states. Prev love the historic firearms rifle is either an 1873. Chernoffs exciting discovery of the factory engraved and goldwashed henry rifle frame no. 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 rifle authorities speculate that the new haven arms company contracted with outside sources. A very important addition to any museum or fine personal collection. Born in 1818, he was apprenticed to thomas mortimer and subsequently set up on his own in 1852 at south st andrew street. Jacob henry mansion joliet 2020 all you need to know. 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. Availability usually ships in 24 hours product code. It is, however, also interesting to read about the difficulty selling the henry to the. A history of the first repeating rifles johns hopkins university. As a key technological innovation firing modern metallic cartridges, the henry rifle helped dramatically change the nature of combat. Assra forum historic henry double rifle displayed for. 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. Opening the book, you are immediately impressed with the quality of the photos and book design.
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. United states martial henry rifle the henry rifles of birges western sharpshooters 66th illinois infantry appendix a. The pennsylvania long rifle and the henry gun factory. The historic henry rifle, oliver winchesters famous civil war repeater by wiley sword. Oliver winchesters famous civil war repeater by wiley sword isbn. View all attractions near jacob henry mansion on tripadvisor. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. In 1860 he took out one of the most famous patents of the 19th century that created the extremely accurate henry rifling. Bicentennial commemoration rifle norwich university. Brief history for a detailed history, read stephen hunters article in the washington post, cited below.
This is an extraordinary example of an iron frame henry lever action rifle manufactured by the new haven arms company. Add items to your cart bicentennial items nu history book coffee table photo book sabra field print henry rifle diploma frames norwich flags. Winchester lever action repeating firearms vol 3 1894 and 1895. Historical timeline 18661899 winchester repeating arms. This rifle can be placed in some of the most important towns and some of the most important moments of the american west. Display case, wooden display cases, display boxes, knife storage, book storage, small storage, storage ideas. 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. The book of henry 2017 the following weapons were used in the film the book of henry.
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. Book of henry, the internet movie firearms database. 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. 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.
Henry rifle, the the story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating r. It was perhaps the most important firearm of its era. Following the election of abraham lincoln in 1860, a bitterly divided america engages in civil war. Early models of the leveraction repeating rifle prove highly effective in battle and set the stage for further postwar development. 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. The historic henry rifle, oliver winchesters famous civil. Patented in 1860, the henry gave a single man the firepower of a dozen marksmen armed with muzzleloading muskets. The story of benjamin tyler henry and his famed repeating rifle. The result of benjamin tyler henrys work was the model 1860 henry lever action rifle. 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. 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. 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. At the same time, henry was redesigning and improving the new haven arms lever action. This updated and expanded 4th edition provides both the beginner and advanced collector with resources and valuable information for all pre1964 winchesters.
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. Although a rifle of the future, it was beset with a bewildering series of difficulties that impeded its widespread use. A classic rocky mountain fur trade rifle 182040 should have a straight barrel or maybe even swamped. It would soon become one of the most legendary, respected and sought after rifles in the history of firearms. The result was the famous 1860 henry rifle, chambered for the. It was used by frontiersmen and also served in the french and indian war, the revolutionary war, and the war of 1812. This book gives an in depth history of edinburgh rifle maker alexander henry. Winchester had the henry rifle made by his new haven arms. Born in 1818, he was apprenticed to thomas mortimer and subsequently set up on. See more ideas about henry rifles, lever action and hand guns.
Description it was perhaps the most important firearm of its era. Bayonne, nj february 5, 2020 henry president and owner, anthony imperato, designed and donated 60 rifles for 4yearold beckett burge of princeton, texas, and. This book is for those who want to know the origin of the henry rifle. The historic henry rifle by sword mowbray publishing. Checking through the two most authoritative books i have about the henry. While a few ironframe examples were produced in the early days, the majority of henry rifles came with a distinctive brass frame. This goes to show how much reverence for history is embodied in the story of henry rifles. 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. Henry who conceived the first practical, lever action repeating rifle. Marshall trimble is arizonas official historian and the wild west history associations vice president.
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