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The serial numbers of these ranged from 1600 to 2200. An iron frame Henrys number 147 also showed up around this time in the 66th. More Henrys were purchased in September and October and by the end of 1863 the 66th had almost 250 Henrys in the regiment. It is also very interesting to read excerpts from Ren Barker’s diary. Representation is made that all serial number and year combinations are totally accurate. In some exceptional cases, a more detailed, accurate determination can be made by calling the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian at the Morgan, Utah office. Ask for the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian.

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Model 1866

In 1866, New Haven Arms Company changed its name to Winchester Repeating Arms Company. First firearm to be built under Winchester name was Model 1866. This first Winchester was a much-improved version of Henry. New magazine tube developed by Nelson King, Winchester's plant superintendent, was a vast improvement over slotted magazine tube used on Henry and its predecessor. Old tube allowed dirt to enter through slots and was weakened because of it. King's patent, assigned to Winchester, featured a solid tube that was much stronger and reliable. His patent also dealt with an improved loading system. Rifle now featured loading port on right side of receiver, with spring-loaded cover. Frame continued to be made from brass. Model 1866 was chambered for .44-caliber Flat Rimfire or .44-caliber Pointed Rimfire. Both cartridges could be used interchangeably.
Barrel on Model 1866 marked with two different markings. First, which is seen on early guns up to serial number 23000 reads, 'HENRY'S PATENT-OCT. 16, 1860 KING'S PATENT-MARCH 29, 1866'. Second marking reads, 'WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT. KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED MARCH 29, 1866 OCTOBER 16, 1860'. There are three basic variations of Model 1866:
1. Sporting Rifle: round or octagon barrel. Approximately 28,000 produced.
2. Carbine: round barrel. Approximately 127,000 produced.
3. Musket: round barrel. Approximately 14,000 produced.
Rifle and musket held 17 cartridges; carbine capacity 13. Unlike Henry, Model 1866s were fitted with walnut forearm. Model 1866 discontinued in 1898, with approximately 170,000 guns produced. Model 1866 sold in various special order configurations such as: barrels longer or shorter than standard, including engraved guns. Prices listed represent only standard-model 1866s. Guns with special-order features, an independent appraisal from an expert is highly recommended.

First Model Rifle

First style has both Henry and King patent dates stamped on barrel. Flat-loading port cover and two-screw upper tang. Perhaps most distinctive feature of First Model is rapid drop at top rear of receiver near hammer. Often referred to as 'Henry Drop', a reference to same receiver drop found on Henry rifle. First Models will be seen up through 15000 serial number range.

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First Model Carbine

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Second Model Rifle

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Second style differs from the first most noticeably in its single-screw upper tang and a flare at the front of receiver to meet the forearm. Second Model also has a more gradual drop at rear of the receiver than First Model. Second style Model 1866 appears through serial number 25000.

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Second Model Carbine

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Third Model Rifle

Third style's most noticeable characteristic is more moderately curved receiver shape at rear of frame. Serial number now stamped in block numerals behind trigger, thus allowing numbers to be seen for the first time without removing stock. Barrel marking stamped with Winchester address. Third Model found between serial numbers 25000 and 149000. For the first time, musket version was produced in this serial-number range.

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Third Model Musket

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Fourth Model Rifle

Fourth style has even less pronounced drop at top rear of frame. Serial number stamped in script on lower tang under lever. Fourth Model seen between serial number 149000 and 170100. Late guns having iron buttplate instead of brass.

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Fourth Model Carbine

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Fourth Model Musket

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March, 2014

Henry Repeating Arms Donates Serial #1 and Henry from 1865 to NRA Auction

BAYONNE, NJ – Henry Repeating Arms has donated a legendary Henry lever-action rifle from 1865 and serial number one of their new Original Henry rifle line to be auctioned together at the National NRA Foundation Banquet and Auction on Thursday, April 24 in Indianapolis. The auction will benefit The NRA Foundation, America’s leading charitable organization in support of the organizations and programs that ensure the legacy of hunting and the shooting sports. It will kick off the 2014 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits.

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The two-gun set includes the well-worn Model 1860 Henry, serial number 8261 manufactured in 1865, used to reverse-engineer Benjamin Tyler Henry’s classic design and develop the tooling for the new Original Henry Rifle line. Completing the pair is the Original Henry Deluxe Engraved serial number BTH0001, the first Henry produced in nearly 150 years. The new hardened brass-framed .44-40-cal. rifle’s receiver has been hand-engraved by the artisans at Baron Engraving of Trumbull, CT, featuring period style engraving. Additionally, the rifle sports a one-piece 24 ½” octagonal barrel/tubular feed, a genuine American fancy walnut buttstock, and a classic folding ladder rear sight paired with a traditional blade front sight. The auction items will include a certificate of authenticity provided by Henry Repeating Arms.

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“My family has been in the firearms business since 1911. The NRA has been by our side since Day One,” said Anthony Imperato, President of Henry Repeating Arms. “We are eternally grateful to the NRA for defending our Second Amendment rights, for upholding the traditions of hunting and the shooting sports, and for their tireless efforts to promote firearms safety. Our donation of this outstanding pair of Henry rifles is a small token of our appreciation.”

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Recent auctions of the new Original Henry Rifle yielded $85,000 for the USA Olympic Shooting Team and $50,825 for the Hunting Heritage Foundation.

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Bidding for the set went live online at GunBroker.com on March 17, 2014. If you are interested in bidding on these firearms visit gunbroker.com or contact the NRA’s special events coordinator Katie Parkes at (703) 267-1417 or kparkes@nrahq.org. Learn more about the auction at www.friendsofnra.org/annualmeeting.

“Henry’s generous support over the last two decades has been vital to The NRA Foundation’s success at its national events,” said John DaSilva, National Manager of Events and Marketing. “We are honored to have the opportunity to auction these historically rich Henry rifles at this year’s NRA Foundation Banquet and raise money for the next generation of shooting sports enthusiasts.”

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About Henry Repeating Arms
Henry Repeating Arms is one of the country’s leading rifle manufacturers. Their legendary name dates back to 1860 when Benjamin Tyler Henry invented and patented the first practical repeating rifle during the Civil War. It became known as the “gun you could load on Sunday and shoot all week long.” Henry rifles went on to play a significant role in the frontier days of the American West and soon became one of the most legendary, respected and sought after rifles in the history of firearms. President Lincoln’s Henry hangs in The Smithsonian and has become a national treasure. The company’s manufacturing facilities are in Bayonne, NJ and Rice Lake, WI.

About the National Rifle Association
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Five million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and is the leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

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