Henry Original Henry Rifle
Henry Repeating Arms · Rifle · In Production · 2014
Also known as: New Original Henry, Henry H011, Original Henry Rifle
Overview
The Henry Original Henry Rifle (model H011) is a modern lever-action rifle produced by Henry Repeating Arms as a faithful reproduction of Benjamin Tyler Henry's 1860 Henry rifle, the first practical repeating rifle. Chambered in .44-40 Winchester, it retains the classic toggle-link action, a specially formulated hardened brass receiver, a one-piece octagonal blued-steel barrel and integral tubular magazine loaded from the muzzle end, and a fancy American walnut straight-grip stock with a brass buttplate. It holds 13 rounds and uses folding-ladder rear and blade front sights.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4082 g (144.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1092 mm (42.99") |
| Barrel Length | 622 mm (24.49") |
| Action Type | Lever Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 13 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tubular |
| Effective Range | 150 m (164 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 914 mm (35.98") |
| Frame Material | Brass |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Polished Brass |
Calibers
- .44-40 Winchester · primary — also known as .44-40 WCF, .44 WCF
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch
- Features: Hardened Brass Receiver, Octagonal Barrel, Folding Ladder Rear Sight, Blade Front Sight, Straight Grip Stock, Brass Buttplate, One Piece Barrel And Magazine, Toggle Link Action
Variants
- Henry Original Carbine H011R - Carbine
- Henry Original Deluxe Engraved H011D - Engraved
Production
Production years: 2014-present
Current-production reproduction; introduced by Henry Repeating Arms as a tribute to the 1860 Henry rifle designed by company namesake Benjamin Tyler Henry.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Benjamin Tyler Henry
Notes
Unlike the original .44 Henry rimfire chambering, the modern reproduction is offered in centerfire .44-40 Winchester and .45 Colt. The rifle deliberately omits modern manual safeties, relying on the traditional half-cock hammer notch.
Background
The original 1860 Henry rifle, whose lever-action repeating design this reproduction recreates, was prized during the American Civil War and earned the nickname 'that damned Yankee rifle you load on Sunday and shoot all week.'