Taylors & Co 1860 .45 Colt Henry 12-Round 24.25" Lever Action Rifle in Blued - 288

Taylors and Company 288 1860 Lever 45 Colt 24.25" Hardwood Blue Steel Barrel/Bra

In October 1860, B.T. Henry was granted a patent for the design of a new gun, a repeating rifle that used metallic cartridges. It was the first repeating rifle in history. It was such an important innovation the gun was named after its inventor, Henry, and its cartridges bore his initial, H. This model features a 24.25" tapered octagon blued barrel, forged brass frame and brass butt plate. The barrel has an integrated magazine tube with a 13-round capacity, a rear ladder sight and a blade front sight. It has a beautiful walnut stock for a total length of 43.75".