Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
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!
INTERESTING RARE LATE CIVIL WAR FACTORY ENGRAVED & INSCRIBED HENRY RIFLE OF JOHN H. MCFARLAND, INDIANA VOLUNTEERS
01-26374
This is the highest serial number on a Henry that I am aware inscribed to a Civil War soldier who joined his last regiment, 151st Indiana Volunteers on May 16th of 1865 and mustered out in December 1865, which would be absolutely correct for this mid 1865 manufactured gun. He served previously in 31st & 115th Indiana regiments. The engraving and inscription appear impeccable with similar style Mexican eagle & snake motif found on some early model 1866 Winchesters. Unfortunately rifle has been replated and it’s original barrel has been refinished with new engraved address and serial number, but the gun is original. John Henry McFarland (1840-1877) had long Civil War service, all with Indiana. He is buried where he grew up in Round Hill Cemetery. The silver plate in stock “Lt. Col. A. H. Franklin / His Gun / 44 Henry” is later and unknown history, but possibly placed when gun was replated. STATUS: ANTIQUE.
