This exceptional Henry Model 1860 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle, manufactured in March 1863, is chambered in .44 Henry Rimfire and features a 24-inch octagon barrel, deluxe silver-plated receiver, and elaborate engraving attributed to renowned master engraver Samuel J. Hoggson. The receiver is beautifully decorated with intricate floral scrollwork, highlighted by a distinctive scene depicting a dog jumping a fence on the left side, one of the decorative motifs associated with Hoggson's work. Additional engraving extends across both sides and the top of the receiver, complemented by a traditional walnut stock and brass buttplate. Combining its Civil War-era manufacture, deluxe silver-plated configuration, Hoggson-attributed engraving, and exceptional historical significance, this Henry rifle represents a remarkable example of early American firearms artistry and craftsmanship.
This exceptional Henry Model 1860 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle, manufactured in March 1863, is chambered in .44 Henry Rimfire and features a 24-inch octagon barrel, deluxe silver-plated receiver, and elaborate engraving attributed to renowned master engraver Samuel J. Hoggson. The receiver is beautifully decorated with intricate floral scrollwork, highlighted by a distinctive scene depicting a dog jumping a fence on the left side, one of the decorative motifs associated with Hoggson's work. Additional engraving extends across both sides and the top of the receiver, complemented by a traditional walnut stock and brass buttplate. Combining its Civil War-era manufacture, deluxe silver-plated configuration, Hoggson-attributed engraving, and exceptional historical significance, this Henry rifle represents a remarkable example of early American firearms artistry and craftsmanship.