How Many Henry 1860

[Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L]

6 hours ago, Rooster Ron Wayne said:

I would be interested in his contact info if he is still in business to make another one or two.

Rooster

 

I'll try to contact him to see if he is still working and let you know.

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

9 hours ago, July Smith said:

New to the game and late to this thread, but I too shoot a Henry in 44-40.

 

Nice Rifle July Smith !

I have never seen a  More Beautiful Rifle then the Henry 1860.

Yes I own some AR15 rifle's and have always said what a Ugly Gun .

To me a AR is a Tool !

A Henry is a Thing of Beauty and you get to Shoot it too.

 

WINCHESTER got it right the first time out with the Henry 1860.

COLT got it right with the 1860 Open Top .

157 Years Later .

They both are still the Sexiest Firearms ever built .

IMHO

Rooster .

[July Smith]

On 12/1/2017 at 1:55 PM, Lawman Mays said:

 

That is a great looking uniform!  Where can I find quality reenacting clothing like that?  Most of the stuff I have seen is more Halloween costume quality and not meant for serious use.

[Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L]

22 hours ago, Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L said:

 

I'll try to contact him to see if he is still working and let you know.

 

Pm'd his information.

[Lawman Mays]

Glad to see so much interest in the Henry Rifle. It seems that all of  us that own one, really love it.  There is a reference to an article about Henry's and its cartridge box by Andrew Bresnan. Andy is a friend of mine who reenacts with me in the 66th Il, Western Sharpshooters. He has written a number of articles about Henry Rifles, most recently in the "Winchester's Collector's Magazine". Andy is also a lifetime member of SASS.

[Lawman Mays]

4 hours ago, July Smith said:

That is a great looking uniform!  Where can I find quality reenacting clothing like that? 

July,

I get most of my stuff from the Regimental Quartermaster in Gettysburg, PA.

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

4 hours ago, Lawman Mays said:

Glad to see so much interest in the Henry Rifle. It seems that all of  us that own one, really love it.  There is a reference to an article about Henry's and its cartridge box by Andrew Bresnan. Andy is a friend of mine who reenacts with me in the 66th Il, Western Sharpshooters. He has written a number of articles about Henry Rifles, most recently in the "Winchester's Collector's Magazine". Andy is also a lifetime member of SASS.

Im impressed with all the response .

I think the Henry is the Sexiest Rifle Ever Made.

Thanks too  everyone  who Responded to this post .

I Pray you all Have a Marry Christmas ,

And a Happy New Year .

Im going to play with my Henry !

Rooster 

 

[Buffalo Buck 5042 LTG]

I haven't checked out the Wire for a long while. Lawman Mays brought this thread to my attention. 

 

I am glad that so many seemed to have enjoyed the article I wrote on the Henry rifle. Since the writing of that article back in the early 1990s I have authored several other articles on the Henry rifle that has appeared in the Winchester Collector Association magazine. 

IMG_0799.mp4

[Buffalo Buck 5042 LTG]

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

7 hours ago, Buffalo Buck 5042 LTG said:

I haven't checked out the Wire for a long while. Lawman Mays brought this thread to my attention. 

 

I am glad that so many seemed to have enjoyed the article I wrote on the Henry rifle. Since the writing of that article back in the early 1990s I have authored several other articles on the Henry rifle that has appeared in the Winchester Collector Association magazine. 

IMG_0799.mp4

Sweet Video !

Was that from a Reenactment or You just made the Video ?

Can you post a link to some of your Articles ?

Rooster 

[Lawman Mays]

One more photo of Henry's which I think everyone will enjoy.  Being on the firing line with all these Henry's going off at the same time is quite a thrill.

 

This photo is the wall paper on my computer.

[Major Art Tillery]

So with this continued talk on the 1860 Henry I plead with you...

 

Come on down this May and join us for our annual match at Butterfield Gulch!  My pard, Dantankerous and I had a Henry Challenge between the two of us last year and it was a hoot!  Best time out of the 10 stages shooting a Henry!  (We did it with Black Powder, but not required) Would like to extend the invitation to all of you folks!  Come on to Kansas and bring your Henry.  Heck if we get enough shooters to join, I may even put up something special for the winner! ( Say at least five).

 

http://www.butterfieldgulch.com/Clarks Station flyer 2018.pdf

 

This is the Black Powder Championship for Kansas... but you can shoot smokeless or Black powder just scored separately.

[Buffalo Buck 5042 LTG]

Here is the link to my webpage. It has a wealth of Henry rifle information. 

 

http://44henryrifle.m.webs.com/site/mobile?dm_path=%2Findex.htm&fw_sig_permissions=none&fw_sig=f2f196500efa7005e005467d745d2e7c&fw_sig_social=1&fw_sig_session_key=0b682870c15ec0fdef28fe41ccef9db18ceb7ab65495e385464e47b02683f2c1-38819796&fw_sig_potential_abuse=1&fw_sig_time=1328650668271&fw_sig_premium=0&fw_sig_is_admin=0&fw_sig_url=http://44henryrifle.webs.com/&fw_sig_tier=0&fw_sig_api_key=522b0eedffc137c934fc7268582d53a1&fw_sig_access_token=5427d100fe3f3261a8196ccf8f1da1002f79437f&fw_sig_site=38819796&fw_sig_permission_level=0&fb_sig_network=fw#2201

[Buffalo Buck 5042 LTG]

Here is a link to the National Park Service manual for using repeating rifles in reenactments in their parks. Most of the Henry rifle information and pictures are mine. 

https://www.nps.gov/stri/upload/19th-Century-Repeaters-Manual.pdf

 

 

 

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

5 hours ago, Buffalo Buck 5042 LTG said:

Here is the link to my webpage. It has a wealth of Henry rifle information. 

 

http://44henryrifle.m.webs.com/site/mobile?dm_path=%2Findex.htm&fw_sig_permissions=none&fw_sig=f2f196500efa7005e005467d745d2e7c&fw_sig_social=1&fw_sig_session_key=0b682870c15ec0fdef28fe41ccef9db18ceb7ab65495e385464e47b02683f2c1-38819796&fw_sig_potential_abuse=1&fw_sig_time=1328650668271&fw_sig_premium=0&fw_sig_is_admin=0&fw_sig_url=http://44henryrifle.webs.com/&fw_sig_tier=0&fw_sig_api_key=522b0eedffc137c934fc7268582d53a1&fw_sig_access_token=5427d100fe3f3261a8196ccf8f1da1002f79437f&fw_sig_site=38819796&fw_sig_permission_level=0&fb_sig_network=fw#2201

Thank you Buck .

That some great Henry info to have available .

Rooster .

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

The Henry Repeating Arms Henry is just two over polished for my taste .

Not to mention way over priced .

Rooster 

[Marshal Fire, SASS 10064]

Who are some of the gunsmiths that you have used to smooth up the Henry rifle?

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

1 hour ago, Marshal Fire, SASS 10064 said:

Who are some of the gunsmiths that you have used to smooth up the Henry rifle?

I work on my own guns for the most part .

You can Just do it yourself .

Not that hard to  Work on at all .

Some springs maybe some Polishing and a short stroke kit Or Not .

 

If your not up to working on your own stuff .

There are  guys like .

1. Longhunters .

2. Jimmy Spurs .

3. The Cowboys and Indian store .

4. Lassitor 

5. Steve Young  @ Stevesgunz.com 

And more .

Rooster 

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

On 12/8/2017 at 9:28 AM, Major Art Tillery said:

So with this continued talk on the 1860 Henry I plead with you...

 

Come on down this May and join us for our annual match at Butterfield Gulch!  My pard, Dantankerous and I had a Henry Challenge between the two of us last year and it was a hoot!  Best time out of the 10 stages shooting a Henry!  (We did it with Black Powder, but not required) Would like to extend the invitation to all of you folks!  Come on to Kansas and bring your Henry.  Heck if we get enough shooters to join, I may even put up something special for the winner! ( Say at least five).

 

http://www.butterfieldgulch.com/Clarks Station flyer 2018.pdf

 

This is the Black Powder Championship for Kansas... but you can shoot smokeless or Black powder just scored separately.

Sounds interesting .

I only shoot BP or Subs in my Henry 44/40 .

I have many other rifles to shoot smokeless powder in .

They are just ment to be shot with BP IMHO.

Rooster 

[Major Art Tillery]

6 minutes ago, Rooster Ron Wayne said:

Sounds interesting .

I only shoot BP or Subs in my Henry 44/40 .

I have many other rifles to shoot smokeless powder in .

They are just ment to be shot with BP IMHO.

Rooster 

I would tend to agree with you on that!  If I shoot it, usually it is with 2F Graf's Black Powder.    Sometimes I pair it up with a CZ hammered classic with 30" barrels and all brass shotgun shells! Makes for a good combo..

 

 

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

This is a very interesting Video on the Henry 1860

 

 

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

I have No Dog in the fight here .

JFYI.

Our Pard,  Cayuse Jack  SASS# 19407 .

Works at a Gunshop here in Michigan .

They Have a HRA,  Henry 1860  # 11  in the store for sale .

1999.99 Pluse Tax .

Rooster 

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

I know some of us would like Uberti to make the Henry in 44 special again .

It dont look like they ever will.

But you never can say never.

I know of one for sale for 1350.00

But its in Germany !

I looked in to shipping back to the USA , and it will cost about as much as the gun itself.

If anyone is interested PM me and I will pass on the information

Rooster 

[Dantankerous]

Just for fun I tried some 45 Schofield rounds in my 45 Colt 1860 Henry and they cycle just fine. For the purist that gets you closer to the original caliber than 45 Colt or 44-40.

 

 

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

11 hours ago, Dantankerous said:

Just for fun I tried some 45 Schofield rounds in my 45 Colt 1860 Henry and they cycle just fine. For the purist that gets you closer to the original caliber than 45 Colt or 44-40.

 

 

I have been trying for years to find a 44 special. 

Not much luck in the United States anyways.

44/40 Works just fine .

But the 44 special would just be the cats meow !

Rooster