Interesting Findings:

[Major 2]

 
Thanks to Spencer's permission, I'll cut & paste Interesting Findings in his research of some 873 Henry's surveyed.

From the website: of Spencer Hogland aka Lead Dispencer

Interesting Findings:

It appears as though no Iron frame Henrys were produced after serial
number 400

It appears as though the lever lock was introduced ca. Serial number
400

The only Henrys produced without a dovetailed barrel are in 375-625
range.

Receivers were no longer dovetailed at around serial number 3000

The apparent correct range for martial markings is roughly: 3000-
4000+, and 7000-9400 however martially marked guns have been
found as low as 2200 and as high as 10,000. These guns are
questionable.

The butt plate changed shape at serial number 5000

The loading block and front of barrel were numbered throughout
most of the production run, but with no apparent pattern. Guns with
these numbers have been found from  the beginning of production
through the 14,000 range. That said, the vast majority of Henrys
surveyed are lacking this feature. Of the over 873 surveyed, less
than 10 exhibit this.

It appears as though the screws were only numbered on guns up to
serial number 5,000. Sufficient information is still lacking to draw a
definitive conclusion. (Plate screws through 5000, stock and tang
screws through 3000.

Of the surveyed guns, now roughly 873, 30% are engraved.

Total surveyed: 494 directly, and 300 indirectly

12 duplicate or known forgeries have been uncovered. 

80% of guns have been found with sling swivels. Only 3 % had
swivels on the right side, and no right side swivels were found after
roughly serial number 1300. All swivels were rare on earlier guns.

[stepnmud]

enjoyed the reading the info.

1. would like to hear more follow up info.

2. the lever lock was surprising to me.

3. and the forgeries, I wonder how they were discovered, but not surprised due the the collector's value.

4. Why the butt plate changed apparantly from the more rounded top corner to the pointed toe.

5. maybe L.D., can related some more particular info and details to his findings.


thanks!

[Flint]

Good info.  Another thing Spencer has a nice collection of is Volcanics.

[Ottawa Creek Bill]

Major.....
Did you see any mention of short stroked Henrys in your reading? 

Bill

[Major 2]

No Sir ...

[stepnmud]

And no lever throws for 44WCF either.