Historic Henry Rifle, The

Perhaps the most important firearm of its era. The Henry rifle became the forerunner of the famous line of Winchester Repeating Rifles that won the west. To the amazed muzzleloader-armed Confederates who had to face this deadly 'sixteen shooter' it was 'that damned Yankee rifle that was loaded on Sunday and fired all week.' Here is the fascinating story, from the frustrations of early sales efforts aimed at the government, to the inspired purchase of the Henry Rifle by veteran soldiers who wanted the best weapon, no matter how high the cost. 104pp.