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America Remember 1860 Henry 44-40 Rifle Pickett's Charge Gettysburg Commemorative Engraved Civil War Tribute
Guns International #: 101441692 Seller's Inventory #: 2
Category: American Historical Foundation Rifles - Commemorative & Collectible Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Pistol Packin' Padre
Member Since: 4/30/20
State: Arkansas
Zip: 72543
Country: United States
Phone: (501) 703-4240
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 2
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order, Cashier Check, Personal Check
Description:
America Remembers is the firearms division of the American Historical Foundation. They produce exception engraved rifles, pistols, and semi-automatic Thompsons to commemorate significant events and persons in America History. This beautifully engraved 1860 Henry Rifle produced by Uberti for Taylor Firearms to commemorate Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg July 3rd, 1873.
To honor the brave soldiers who fought at Gettysburg, America Remembers selected the legendary Henry Rifle, a coveted weapon of soldiers on both sides of the battle. In October 1860, B.T. Henry was granted a patent for the design of a new gun, a repeating rifle that used metallic cartridges. It was the first repeating rifle in history and with it one man could load 15 cartridges in eight to ten seconds. It was such an important innovation that the gun was named after its inventor. Considered by many to be the most effective firearm in the Civil War, the Henry Rifle represented a tremendous leap forward in firearms engineering. First produced at Oliver Winchester’s New Haven, Connecticut factory in 1858, it used self-contained, .44 caliber rimfire cartridges, fifteen of which could fit in the magazine with another in the chamber. As a result, the Henry far outclassed the muzzle loading rifles generally used at the time, and was the forerunner of the classic Winchester rifle.
The world-renowned gun-makers of Aldo Uberti have painstakingly recreated the Henry precisely as it existed in the 1860s, with a 24 ¼-inch, half-octagonal barrel, authentic elevated sight and walnut stocks. The receiver, trigger guard and butt-plate are clad in 24-karat gold. A collection of lifelike portraits and vignettes adorn the receiver in nickel and black, produced by some of America’s most talented artisans.
Left side features four portraits of notable military commanders at Gettysburg. There is Robert E. Lee, George Meade, John Buford and J.E.B. Stuart surround the center depiction of Lincoln delivering his immortal Gettysburg Address. To the right is an image of a cannon and artillerymen with an excerpt from Lincoln’s historic speech: “We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.”
The Right side also features four portraits of legendary leaders at Gettysburg. There is James Longstreet, Winfield Scott Hancock, George Pickett and Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain. To the far right, a cannon and artillerymen are shown along with the inscription: “Armistead at Pickett’s Charge, July 3, 1863.” Prominently featured in the center is a battle scene with Lewis A. Armistead leading the Confederate forces that broke through to reach a Union cannon in what is often considered the “High water mark of the Confederacy.”
Production of the Gettysburg Tribute was limited to only 500 rifles. This rifle, number 436, comes in an attractive walnut display case with green felt background which includes the mounting hardware that can be used to center the rifle in either direction. Displayed in your home or office, it will be a treasured heirloom for generations to come, and a fitting tribute to the sacrifices and triumphs of the generation that saved the world. Originally costing $2499 without thew disp0lay case, the rifle is caliber 44-40, the cartridge that won the West. Shipping, handling, and insurance comes to $55.00 anywhere in the United States.
(Note: I found this at an estate sale: it does not include the original paperwork or box)
SOLD
Manufacturer: Uberti/Taylor Arms
Model: Henry 1860
Caliber Info: 44-40 (40 WCF)
Bore: excellent
Chambers: excellent
Condition: Excellent, appears unfired
Metal Condition: excellent
Wood Condition: excellent
Bore Condition: excellent
Barrel Type: half-octogon
Action: Lever
Triggers: single
Stock: Walnut
Butt Pad: Brass
Weight: 9 pounds
Sights: Buckhorn
Engraving: Beautiful on Receiver
Extras: Display Case with Brass Plate
Case: Walnut with Green felt
Item Location: Arkansas