Tom Bullweed Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Got a 1990s era Uberti 1860 Henry Trapper that I really enjoy and want to be reliable. At a match this weekend, I was on the line, and firing my fifth shot, when the barrel rotated, the spring sprung out and the gun stopped feeding. I know now that I could have tilted the muzzle to feed each remaining round onto the carrier, but I am interested in hearing from 1860 H shooters about a likely cause and prevention methods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Wished I had an answer for you, but that's not something I've had happen or even seen another experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Howdy There is a the small notch in the barrel band of the Henry. The arrow is pointing to the notch. There is a tab on the underside of the sleeve latch rod that fits into the notch. That is what keeps the barrel sleeve from rotating. Normally, when you pull the follower all the way to the muzzle, the follower lifts the latch about 1/16", freeing the barrel sleeve to rotate. Just a guess, but make sure the notch in the barrel band is not worn, and the tab fits in properly. You should not be able to rotate them unless the follower is all the way forward. Also, make sure the screw that secures the barrel band is tight. That's all I can come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 PLUS ONE too Driftwood. I campaign 4 Henry rifles. Never even came close to that. However, closely inspect the Sleeve Latch and the slot it fits into. Then make sure, after loading, the latch is actually locked into the notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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