Earliest Henry Cartridges Circa 1860 and 1863

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The latest Ward's auction has these neat pieces of history.

1860 - first Henry cartridge
https://www.wardscollectibles.com/viewitem.php?item=3037

1863 - first Henry Flat
https://www.wardscollectibles.com/viewitem.php?item=3038

Interesting round ball variation - extended case Ira Paine
https://www.wardscollectibles.com/viewitem.php?item=3045

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[Fox Creek Kid]

http://www.oldammo.com/september04.htm

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Fox Creek Kid,
Thank you for the link. Interesting history!  I wonder how the earliest Henry cartridges kept from fouling the barrel with no lube groove?  Perhaps there was a groove in the heel?

The Ira Paine .44 Henry cartridge with a round ball is an interesting variation.  He was a nationally renowned  pistol shot champion back in those days.

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