Real Henry prices

[Trailrider]

Say, boys & girls...  Saw a bunch of original Henry's at the Colorado Gun Collectors' Association annual show, Saturday.  About $30K ought to fetch a plain one.  Engraved ones are upwards of $42K.  Sorry, but I need my house, car, etc.!  

[Henry4440]

In Nov.2001, Gideon Welles Henry Rifle sn 9 was sold at Little John's Auction for $650,000.00.
It was the highest price that was ever paid for an Henry Rifle.

[Trailrider]

Aw, too fancy!  And somebody cut a spare dovetail in the receiver.  Besides, .44 Henry Flat ammo is too expensive and ya can't reload it!  Guess I'll have to stick with my Navy Arms .44-40.   

[Montana Slim]

I stop by Rock Island Auction periodically to handle the Henry's, Volcanics, etc......I'm sure many of these sold for over $60K each & those may have been the beaters. But, I have to say 1873s are still priced reasonably if anyone wants an original Winchester - lot more of them to go around.

Slim
Who enjoys his economy-priced Uberti Improved Henrys.

[Steel Horse Bailey]

Slim, what's your definition of "priced reasonably?"


The few I've seen are pretty salty for MY budget.



(That's why I shoot an AWA, not a Colt)

[kurt250]

i guess it was about 1981 or 82 there was a little truck stop in ludlow, california that i used to stop in. the back wall was covered with a circle of henry rifles. plan, engraved all originals. i've often wondered what that display would be worth now. this was a little mom and pop joint in a small town that you only knew about if you went there. they also had a big parking lot for our 18 wheelers.sometime in the 1990's they closed the place. don't know were the henry collection went . if the owner still had them he retired quite well off. there were at least30 henrys on that wall. kurt250

[Montana Slim]

Slim, what's your definition of "priced reasonably?"

The few I've seen are pretty salty for MY budget.

Generally, you can get into an original 73 for $700-$1300. At the bottom end, you'll plan to replace a few minor parts/screws and have the barrel lined...bringing the cost of a a "cheapie" up around $900+ Thats what I have in my '73 & it outshoots my Ubertis...those lined barrels can be real shooters. As long as I don't explode it, it should always be worth at LEAST what I have in it, too.

Not bad price compared to a NEW Uberti...but not as good as my 1866 carbine I bought used for $500 a few years ago.

[Steel Horse Bailey]

OK, thanks Slim.  I haven't noticed them that low around here ... but I haven't been looking, either.   

[kurt250]

i'm looking for a 73 rifle. in 44/40 cal. must be complet but barrel , wood not to important. edges must be sharp and no large gouges in barrel or reciver. will be restored to as new condition. thanks kurt250

[Stillwater]

Generally, you can get into an original 73 for $700-$1300. At the bottom end, you'll plan to replace a few minor parts/screws and have the barrel lined...bringing the cost of a a "cheapie" up around $900+ Thats what I have in my '73 & it outshoots my Ubertis...those lined barrels can be real shooters. As long as I don't explode it, it should always be worth at LEAST what I have in it, too.

Not bad price compared to a NEW Uberti...but not as good as my 1866 carbine I bought used for $500 a few years ago.

I just bought an EMF/Uberti 1866 Winchester Yellowboy Carbine for $450.00. The rifle is chambered  in .44-40.

I don't know how I was so lucky to have found a great deal like this on an UNFIRED firearm. I almost broke my arm gettig my wallet out, to pay for it.

As of now, the only other CAS rifle I want is a steel framed Henry.

I was born in southwest Montana, in Columbus, a little town about fifty miles west of Billings. I'm hoping to get back soon, maybe either to Livingston, Three Forks or Big Timber.

What area do you live in?

Bill

[Montana Slim]

Located in the "Midwest"...every now & then I'll see a set of Ubertis at auction & sell at a very good price...but, I'm about full-up on most models...but would like a brass-framed henry, just to round-out my collection.

Regards,
Slim