'Sharpshooter' Henry Rifle?

[Henry4440]

Here is a special Henry Rifle.First, it is an beautiful engraved silver-plated? late Henry rifle.
But take a look at the sights.It had an 'Volcanic' like rear sight and a special front sight.


A Volcanic Rifle:


P.S. This Henry Rifle will be sold at the Dec.2008 Rock Island Auction.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/auction_photo.aspx?aid=45

[Tom Bullweed]

I saw an original Henry in the War Memorial Museum in Indianapolis that had this rear dovetail.  There was sight inserted in the cut, and I was very curious about the intention of the cut.  I think that you answered my question.
With the original 216-grain rimfire at around 950 fps, this super-high rear sight should have been for 150-200 yards!!!

[Fox Creek Kid]

That's a beautiful Henry!! 

[litl rooster]

Interesting sights...Question?...When did the Hooded front sight first come into play?...exact date not nessasary