Pictures of 100 Round 44 Henry Boxes

SGT John Chapman · May 23, 2012, 07:59:56 PM

I'm looking for some pictures of any of the 44 Henry RF 100 round boxes, any links to pictures,...E-Mailed Pics,....Whatever is out there,.....I have one pic but it's VERY tiny....... I also know there are some pictures in some real good books out there but times are tight right now but I still need a project.

Thanks for the help!!

major · May 23, 2012, 08:26:57 PM

John
I don't remember where I got this picture but it's the only one I know exsists of the Henry box. Personaly I think the artist got it wrong as this box would be too heavy when fully loaded to go on a belt, it must have had a shoulder sling on it somewhere.

SGT John Chapman · May 23, 2012, 08:40:09 PM

Thanks Major,......I didn't put enough information down,.......I should have added that it was the 100 round cardboard ammo box I was looking for......But thanks agiin,.... I might do one of these also to carry rounds....

Sean Thornton · May 24, 2012, 08:27:19 AM

I have a picture of the label for the 100 round box on my web site and I do a couple of books with pics

SGT John Chapman · May 24, 2012, 08:35:18 AM

I'll check it out Sean,....Thank You!!....

Major 2 · May 24, 2012, 10:57:00 AM

Quote from: major on May 23, 2012, 08:26:57 PM

John
I don't remember where I got this picture but it's the only one I know exsists of the Henry box. Personaly I think the artist got it wrong as this box would be too heavy when fully loaded to go on a belt, it must have had a shoulder sling on it somewhere.

The sketch is from Todds "Military Equipage"

I think I posted it on the Henry Site some years ago as well.

SGT John Chapman · May 25, 2012, 09:23:49 PM

Major,
I have a picture of one of those reproduced or something close I'll post soon,...I'm looking for it....

Sean Thornton · May 25, 2012, 10:05:24 PM

SGT John Chapman · May 26, 2012, 10:18:54 AM

There we go,... Thanks Sean!!

Sean Thornton · May 26, 2012, 11:06:56 AM

It appears to be black but it is actually a very deep purple.

SGT John Chapman · May 26, 2012, 11:17:59 AM

Here's the other leather one I was talking of,........

kurt250 · May 27, 2012, 11:57:40 AM

picture is fine , but also need the size of the box in inches . any more info would be of great help. thanks, kurt250

Steel Horse Bailey · May 31, 2012, 08:15:02 AM

Cool! (Both the 100-count cardboard AND the leather ammo carrier!)

WaddWatsonEllis · May 31, 2012, 10:40:34 AM

Geez,

I wish they ever made them for Schofield Ammo .... I would make a leather one and it would hold a whole days ammo!

TTFN,

Earl Brasse · February 01, 2013, 08:26:13 PM

Here's another idea.

Use a Spencer Blakeslee cartridge box with 45 cal tubes, either 6 tube or 10 tube type.
(round count will vary with type of cartridge, 45 Colt thru 44 Russian)

If the box is in 56 cal., take a tube that fits 45 / 44 cal. ammo, fill the tube & slide it into the 56 cal tube.
Of course everyone knows to be careful when loading a Henry or Spencer.

Currently found them for sale here, http://www.ssfirearms.com/search.asp

Prices & quality vary from what I've seen $95 - $395. for a 6 tube.

w44wcf · February 04, 2013, 02:18:48 PM

w44wcf

SGT John Chapman · February 26, 2013, 04:35:16 AM

Thank You Sir!!

matt45 · March 04, 2013, 02:48:31 PM

If I am understanding and counting right, the basic combat load w/ the cartridge box illustrated was 140 rounds?

Sean Thornton · March 05, 2013, 10:03:43 AM

The 50 round boxes was more common during the Civil War. While there was never any "basic" load for the Henry rifle most probably they carried in multiples of 50 or around 150 rounds but then resupply was general close by as evident by reports. Frank Orcutt fired over 400 rounds at the Battle of Alattoona Pass which was around 5 hours of fighting.