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THBFlintlock Full-Stock Rifle by J.J. Henry
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6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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About Auction
LiveMay 3, 2017 - May 5, 2017
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- Lot Description
.52 caliber, 44" octagonal barrel. Maple stock, brass mounted with a four-piece patch box. Silver hunter's star inset in stock. Old ramrod.
William Henry II built the first gunworks on Bushkill Creek near Jacobsburg, PA, a short distance northeast of Bethlehem, PA. After completing a large government contract in 1803, he converted his gunworks to a gristmill. Two of his sons built another factory nearby which they called Boulton Gun Works, it is thought after Matthew Boulton, an English industrialist. (Jacobsburg Historical Society)
John Joseph Henry (died in 1836) inherited his father's business and was a prolific producer of guns in the late 1820's and early 1830's. His biggest customer was the American Fur Company which purchased many of his guns and then traded them with the Indians. His high-quality lock closely resembles the fine English-made locks of the period. The barrels he used were purchased from several local barrel manufacturers and were usually unsigned. Nothing is left of the factory today. Despite the numbers of guns made, Henry guns are quite rare today and seldom come on the market.
Condition
Barrel has nice old patina, markings are clear. Lock with nice dark brown patina and clear markings. Lock fits the mortise very tightly. Overall an excellent example of J.J. Henry rifles.
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