“Henry’s History & Heroes” by John G. Hamilton

[Henry4440]

I'm looking for a publication of  the Spring 1988 "Winchester Repeater" (the publication of the Winchester Club of America) that contains a many-paged article entitled "Henry's History & Heroes" by John G. Hamilton. This rifle is featured in the article with the statement that Major Smith served with the 5th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry from 1861 to 1864 in many campaigns of the war. The article also contains an accounting of Major Smith's Civil War service. Joseph C. Smith enlisted as a Captain in 1861 in the 2nd Ohio Cavalry, which was renamed the 5th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. He was promoted to Major on April 13, 1863.

The wood is highly figured light colored rosewood with fine piano varnish finish. The receiver has full coverage typical early Hoggson foliate arabesque pattern engraving with extra flourishes at the rear and around the hammer as well as over the top. It has his typical wavy line border and punch dot background. It has the remains of silver-plating on both receiver and early style buttplate with rounded heel. The bottom of the receiver, between the timing spring screws, is engraved in period lettering "MAJ.J.C.SMITH./5th.O.V.C."



His Henry rifle was sold Oct.,2004 for $97,750.00

[Fox Creek Kid]

Hey look!! It's a four piece rod!! 

[Henry4440]

Got today the magazine from LJ's Books, Cody WY.
Very interesting article and cool pis.Sadly all in bw.