Would you buy a new .44 Spcl Henry?

[Abilene]

Over the years a lot of people have voiced a desire to have a .44 Spcl 1860 Henry.  I know it's been discussed before, but I need a show of hands (or pocketbooks that those hands can reach).  In two weeks it will be Shot Show time and I'll be working the Cimarron booth and hanging around Mike Harvey, and I'd like to put the bug in his ear again with some numbers.  Last time I asked him (maybe 5 years ago) if he'd special order some more .44 Spcl Henries, he said there was no demand.  Keep in mind that you probably would not get a choice as to Military or Civilian, and very unlikely steel frame.  If a one-time batch of them came in, at standard price, would you buy one?  If there is enough response, I will ask him again and report back here.

This is not the topic to discuss why certain calibers are better than others at recreating historic rounds, or better for BP, or what other calibers you would prefer.  These have/are being discussed in other topics.  Thanks.

[major]

Not in 44 Spl. but I would like one in 44 Russian.

[Daniel Dodge]

Abilene!

Put me done for one!

DD

[Major 2]

I'd desire to have a .44 Spcl 1860 Henry...

[nativeshootist]

i can barely afford a 66 winchester, but i'd stay with 45lc.

[Jake C]

I would certainly be interested. Whether I could afford it would be another matter, but count me as a hand up.

[Coffinmaker]

Common Youz Guyz.  I know you can read.  PAY ATTENTION.  Abilene didn't ask for opine on 44 Russian or 45s, he asked if you'd buy a 44Spl HENRY.  Forty Four "SPECIAL" HENRY.  Simple Answer.  Yes or No.  Sheesh.

Yes.  I'm bored.  It's winter here in Pennsyltucky.  Cold and the range is covered in SNOW.  And I'm cranky today.  So there 

You Betcha Red Ryder.  I'd snap up a 44 Special in a heart beat.  Oh .... wait.  I did say simple answer, didn't I.  OOPS

YES

Coffinmaker

[Professor Marvel]

Common Youz Guyz.  I know you can read.  PAY ATTENTION.  Abilene didn't ask for opine on 44 Russian or 45s, he asked if you'd buy a 44Spl HENRY.  Forty Four "SPECIAL" HENRY.  Simple Answer.  Yes or No.  Sheesh.

Yes.  I'm bored.  It's winter here in Pennsyltucky.  Cold and the range is covered in SNOW.  And I'm cranky today.  So there 

You Betcha Red Ryder.  I'd snap up a 44 Special in a heart beat.  Oh .... wait.  I did say simple answer, didn't I.  OOPS

YES

Coffinmaker

Ahhhhh .
Coffin is Bored and Hungry!
easy solution: eat some pickled herring and send Abilene a blank check !

yhs
prof ( solutions galore, and all free! ) marvel

[Mike]

A New Uberti  of any sort NO, still have a bad taste over my Steel Henry and the barrel issue's. I will buy a barrel if one came up.
Happy New Year.

[Coffinmaker]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!  Twenty Seventeen is Upon us.  At last, Twenty Sisteen goes inna toilette!!

So.  Not feeling lotz of support here for a new short run of "proper" Side-Loader Transitional Henry Rifles. 

Professor Marvel, I didn't detect a Hearty Hi Ho Silver Henry in your reply.  Some swell participation would be greatly appreciated.

Mike ....... Cheer Up.  Perhaps you can have a Henry Repeating Arms 1860 imported.  Two shots of Rum and you'll feel better inna morning.

Nativeshooter .... .45Colt has already been done.  How about a vote for something new and different!! 

Cheer Leaders.  We need some cheer leaders.  Need a couple of girl shooters in short skirts to really stir up the crowd.  Common.  Six is almost a crowd.

Coffinmaker

[Professor Marvel]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!  Twenty Seventeen is Upon us.  At last, Twenty Sisteen goes inna toilette!!

And to you sir!

So.  Not feeling lotz of support here for a new short run of "proper" Side-Loader Transitional Henry Rifles. 
Professor Marvel, I didn't detect a Hearty Hi Ho Silver Henry in your reply.  Some swell participation would be greatly appreciated.

Yay.
Rah.
Hiyo Silver Henry.
( never say that again! )

Yes! I would love to see one!
unfortunately I would probably not buy one.

Cheer Leaders.  We need some cheer leaders.  Need a couple of girl shooters in short skirts to really stir up the crowd.  Common.  Six is almost a crowd.
Coffinmaker

Here ya go:



yhs
prof ( just trying to help ) marvel

[Mike]

Have all I need now  But always looking for a project gun. No more New ones thanks.

Happy New Year.

[Fingers McGee]

As to the original question.  No, I wouldn't buy a 44 spcl Henry.  My 44-40 brown barreled military model is quite sufficient.

As to the rejoinders subsequent to the OP, I'll add my own 'Happy New Year' everyone and second Coffinmaker's opinion on twenty sixteen.

May all your bangs be followed by clangs, and may your powder always stay dry.

And Abilene, while you are at the Shot  Show, press Uberti into making stainless steel Colt models again.  I still don't have one of each of the models they used to make & would love some new ones.

[Shawnee McGrutt]

Yes

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

YES YES YES 
I have been trying for years to get a gun smith to convert a Henry to 44 special .
With No Luck .
I have a 66 , a 73 , and three 92s all in 44 special.
Count Me In on a Brass Henry in 44 Special !

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

I did say Yes Right .
YES Yes yes 

[Books OToole]

Not in 44 Spl. but I would like one in 44 Russian.

Roger;  The .44 special is pretty easy to tweak so that it will cycle Russians.  I have a 66 in .44 special that has been so tweaked.



Books

[Major 2]

Roger;  The .44 special is pretty easy to tweak so that it will cycle Russians.  I have a 66 in .44 special that has been so tweaked.



Books

Wrong Major.... I'm the 2nd one Major 2

and that 66 in 44 Special is still for sale ( no dog in the fight, I just happen to have met the Guy )

[Coffinmaker]

Perffesser Marvelous .........

I must know where you found the Cheer Leaders!!  I Must!!  Absolutely Splendiferous!!  Hard on a keyboard though 

Unfortunately I happen to own a swell 1866, .44 Special Trapper rifle, tweaked to run 44 Russian.  I say unfortunate, because it will not function with BP or Subs.  Well.  It will.  For about 3 rounds.  It's a "Smokeless Only" rifle. (sniff sniff sob).   

Coffinmaker

[Will Ketchum]

Perhaps what we need is to develop a 44-40 short by cutting down a 45 Colt case to a 44 Russian length and necking it in a 44-40 die. Then all that would be required would be to recut the 44 spl chamber to fit.
Easy for me to say But since I no longer have access to the machine tools required I'm unable to do it. But there are those of you here that do and could.
I realize I left the intent of this thread but this just came to me as I read Coffinmaker's reply bout his 44 spl 66 not running with BP.

Will Ketchum