My recommendation to Henry Fiearms

dusty texian · May 11, 2018, 01:27:47 AM

If this is what a small frame spencer is , I would like one in 44wcf for sure .,,,DT

Two Flints · May 11, 2018, 05:03:38 AM

Gentlemen,

Chris Spencer came to me in my dreams and asked me why I have allowed this thread to grow and in the process besmirch our beloved Spencer by taking away from its contribution to American history . . . "it is what it is and should be remembered in that way" . . . He also suggested that I perhaps lock this thread or move it to the Henry Forum . . . and standing by his side, nodding his head in agreement, was Abe.

Two Flints

dusty texian · May 11, 2018, 07:29:43 AM

Quote from: dusty texian on May 11, 2018, 01:27:47 AM
If this is what a small frame spencer is , I would like one in 44wcf for sure .,,,DT

The little I found on this , said it has a sr#1 and is in .38 Long . Did Spencer make many of the small frame rifles ?,,,,DT

Major 2 · May 11, 2018, 08:44:08 AM

Feel free to move it to the Henry BB ...

Blair · May 11, 2018, 03:06:11 PM

The small frame Spencer firearms were made in both .38 and .44 rim fire caliber.
These would be just about equal to .38 and .44 Colt, but of Spencer design.
They are very rear.
My best,
Blair

dusty texian · May 11, 2018, 03:11:52 PM

Thank you for the Small frame Spencer info Blair . Major 2 feel free to remove my post on the small frame Spencer , as they have nothing to do with the Henry rifle . ,,,,DT

Major 2 · May 11, 2018, 05:12:13 PM

no no...it's fine.... no Ford vs Chevy vs Ford vs Mopar issue here

dusty texian · May 12, 2018, 05:05:54 AM

Quote from: Major 2 on May 11, 2018, 05:12:13 PM
no no...it's fine.... no Ford vs Chevy vs Ford vs Mopar issue here

Blair · May 12, 2018, 02:34:50 PM

Now that this is in a more appropriate area, I wonder if Henry Firearms would be willing to produce a Henry in a 56-50 caliber?
For some reason I don't think this will happen.
Just a thought on my part?
My best,
Blair

Mike · May 12, 2018, 03:30:00 PM

Been away but this got my ears pricked. Small frame Spencer or a Henry in 44 Russian I am in. I have to ask why Uberti made a 1894 with all the work involved and not do either of the above. It would be to much to ask for a Volcanic Carbine

I still look in each week.

dusty texian · May 12, 2018, 04:35:42 PM

Quote from: Mike on May 12, 2018, 03:30:00 PM
Been away but this got my ears pricked. Small frame Spencer or a Henry in 44 Russian I am in. I have to ask why Uberti made a 1894 with all the work involved and not do either of the above. It would be to much to ask for a Volcanic Carbine
I still look in each week.

Mike a Volcanic in 44 Russian would do just fine . ,,,,,DT

Mike · May 12, 2018, 05:22:28 PM

Dusty. Would be slightly bigger than original but hay. I think I dream too much.

Abilene · May 12, 2018, 09:13:05 PM

Quote from: dusty texian on May 12, 2018, 04:35:42 PM
Mike a Volcanic in 44 Russian would do just fine . ,,,,,DT

Uh, yeah, change my request for a '60 Henry Mares Leg, which was in jest, to a .44 Russian Volcanic. I would buy that!

Coffinmaker · May 13, 2018, 11:50:44 AM

For me ....... An 1860 Henry chambered in 44 Russian would be the Beez Kneez. Take about 5 minutes to alter the Carrier Block for the Russian and ZOWEEE would that ever be fun.

I shot a monthly match yesterday with my Henry Trapper (16 inch barrel .45) which is set up for Cowboy 45 Special. What a sweet rifle.

My thought is the closest we can get in a modern cartridge is the 44 Russian. I would just have to hot foot to my LGS to buy an HRA 1860 in 44 Russian. You Betcha. Never mind that I have 4 Henry rifles. One chambered in 44 Russian would be made with Gottahaveieum!!