CIVIL WAR FACTORY ENGRAVED HENRY RIFLE INSCRIBED “WILLIAM BARNETTE”

Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

CIVIL WAR FACTORY ENGRAVED HENRY RIFLE INSCRIBED “WILLIAM BARNETTE”

01-26369
Cal 44
S# 6040

This deluxe Samuel Hoggson engraved, silver plated Henry rifle was made mid 1864. William Barnette matches the name of a several Civil War soldiers who could have privately purchased this rifle as so many did. Though the frame appears untouched, the rosewood stock and engraved buttplate are both restorations/reproductions.

STATUS: ANTIQUE