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Title |
Henry Model 1860 Rifle |
Collection |
General Weapons Collection |
Catalog Number |
2980 |
Description |
Model 1860 Henry rifle with Civil War engraving, Engraved "Maj. Horace Gray, 4th Mich. Cav." on right side, "UNION" on left side, "USA" on top; brass frame; "HENRYS PATENT. OCT. 16. 1860/ MANUFACTURED BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS. CO. NEW HAVEN. CT."; marked "W" behind lever; sling eye and swivel on left side; octagonal barrel; sharper heel crescent butt plate. S/N 5112 - an Early Brass Frame Model manufactured in 1864 according to Winchester factory records. |
Date |
1864 |
Artist |
New Haven Arms Company |
Maker |
New Haven Arms Company |
People |
deGraffenried, Gaines Gray, Horace |
Search Terms |
New Haven Arms Company Henry Model 1860 Winchester Repeating Arms Company Museum Highlights |
Credit line |
Museum Collection |
Additional Information |
Article on Henry 1860 Rifle with Civil War engraving Article on 1860 Henry Rifles |