Henry Repeating Rifle, circa 1865
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Designed by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860, the Henry Repeating Rifle was a major advancement in the repeating rifle. With a new bolt, firing pin and ammunition, it was much faster and more reliable than earlier repeaters. It gained fame during the Civil War, with more than 10,000 in use. The rifle was the basis for the 1866 Winchester Repeating Rifle.
Designed by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860, the Henry Repeating Rifle was a major advancement in the repeating rifle. With a new bolt, firing pin and ammunition, it was much faster and more reliable than earlier repeaters. It gained fame during the Civil War, with more than 10,000 in use. The rifle was the basis for the 1866 Winchester Repeating Rifle.
Artifact
Rifle (Long gun)
Date Made
circa 1865
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Guns
Object ID
72.146.79
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mr. George T. Trumbull.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Brass (Alloy)
Walnut (Wood)
Dimensions
Length: 43 in
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