Henry Rifles in the Nez Perce War

[Henry4440]

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE C  OLUMBIA
Portland, Oregon, August 27, 1877
Sir:  I have the honor to submit the following report, in compliance with Special Orders No. 97, Headquarters, Department of the Columbia, Portland, Oregon, July 28, 1877, and memorandum orders, dated Lewiston, Idaho.  July 28, 1877, based upon letter of instruction from Headquarters, Military Division of the Pacific:
In accordance with confidential instructions from division headquarters, I obtained copies of the rolls of volunteer companies at Mt. Idaho and Grangeville, Idaho, and herewith furnish copies of same.  These companies were organized by order of the governor of Idaho Territory, and served a short time only, most of the men having returned to their usual occupations on August 7, the date of my arrival at Mt. Idaho.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
James P. Canby,
Major and Paymaster, U.S. Army


Property and Value

Capt. D.B. Randall (one horse)                                                                    $150
Sergt. John McPherson (horse, $150; Henry rifle, $50)                                   $ 200
Sergt. J.W. Rainey (horse, bridle, and pistol)                                                 $150
Corporal M.S. Martin (horse, musket, and pistol)                                             $100
Corporal K.W. White (horse and pistol)
H.A. Faxon (horse, pistol, and carbine)
B.F. Morris (2 horses, $400; and Henry rifle, $50)                                            $450
J.W. Poe (horse, $100; and pistol, $25)                                                        $125
George Sears (horse, $200; and Henry rifle, $50)                                            $250
E. Watkins (Springfield rifle)
Elijah Adkinson (horse)                                                                                $100
T.L. Ward (horse)                                                                                      $200
L.P. Brown (horse)                                                                                     $200
Sidney B. Brown (horse, $150; and Henry rifle, $50)                                        $200

The value for a Henry Rifle in 1877 was $50 ?
What was the value for a '66 or '73 in 1877?

[Fox Creek Kid]

It was normal then (as well as now) for people to inflate their gov't claims. After all, it's money. 

[Steel Horse Bailey]

It was normal then (as well as now) for people to inflate their gov't claims. After all, it's money. 

[litl rooster]

Looks like it started with the Capt...his horse was worth more.....