New Haven Arms Company NameStreetTownStateFromToNew Haven Arms Company9 Artizan StreetNew HavenConnecticutMay, 18571866PatentDateRemarksContractfor1863 to 1865 Federal Government, Army and Navy direct orders1730 Henry Rifles, about the half marked C.G.C. (for inspector Charles G. Chapman)in serial number range as from 3000.ProductFrom Hunt rifle to Winchester. See the whole story.Hunt, WalterArrowsmith, George A.Jennings, LewisPalmer, CourtlandRobbins & LawrenceHenry, Benjamin TylerWesson, Daniel B.Smith, HoraceSmith & JenningsSmith & wessonVolcanic Repeating ArmsNew Haven Arms Co.WinchesterThe company started to produce the Volcanic firearms in May 1857 but turned out finishedarms only 18 month later, means Novembre 1858. The company offered two calibers calledNumber One in.30 and Number Two in.40 caliver. These first arms had some radical defectsand further production stopped for further two years. This was also partly due to the factthat the company started to produce for a party in New York 3000 John Walch.
Sep 9, 2017 - Offered here is a first year production (1860) Henry deluxe lever action rifle featuring a factory engraved silver-plated frame. This rifle is.
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31 caliber10 shot revolvers, patented Feb. Production costs were calculated at US$ 8000and these guns would bring up to US$ 26.000 in sale but the counterparty failed to respond.This resultet into a lawsuite. In 1863 125 of these Walch revolvers were sold but 80 of themwere returned.From April to July 1861 the company produced the needed tools and fixtures for marking theirimproved Volcanic rifle. The first production of the improved rifle was already in July 1861.From the beginning of the company until October 1862 the company was never lucrative andaccumulated a indebtedness of $ 78.000 which exceeded the assets of the companey.The first Henry rifle in. 44 caliber rimfire was redy for public sale on July 1, 1862.The company contracted with John W.
Brown, Columbus, Ohio to act as the general agent. Hissale agent William C.
Stanton assisted by George D. Prentice, Luisville Journal, was quitesuccessful in the Louisville, Kentucky region. Stanton later became sale agent for the Louisvilleregion. By mid September 1862 280 of the sold 900 Henry rifels had gone to Prentice.As in September 1862 Louisville was expected to be taken by the Confederates, Prentice did apanic sale of these rifels below costs. Prentice's account was closed in consequence.
Someof these guns came into the hands of the Confederate 1st Kentucky Cavalry, C.S.A. Their serialnumber was within the range of 100 to 300.In October 1862 the company was faced to a short of barrels as well as other parts of theirrifle. In consequence only very fiew guns were delivered to dealers and as the company was onlyable to produce about 200 guns a month the request for it was quickly larger than theirmonthly production capability.Besides, the Henry's were for dealers US$ 28 and their price was US$ 40.
In November the companyraised its retail prices. In consequence dealers required US$ 42 for it.
Cartrides were atUS$ 17.50 for 1000 rounds.In November 1862 B. Kittredge & Co, Cincinnati would sel Henry rifels but O. Winchester refused.O. Winchester critized Kittredge for 'ambition to monopolize sale and in consequence to drivegoods out of the market'.Expecting Navy orders Winchester ordered to produce 200 to 300 iron frame rifles. However neitherthe Navy nor the Army ordered guns.By end of 1962 the State of Kentucky ordered 200 Henty rifles to arm two full companies of the12th Kentucky Cavalry at US$ 34 per gun. But soon after this order was redued on only 80.
Whereas60 were already shiped Winchester shiped another 60 by end of the year, insisting that at leased104 of these guns were guaranteed for Captain James M. Wilsons Company M. 12th Kentucky Cavalry.This company was fully equippted with Henry's in 1863.
Serial number range would be between650 to 800. The remaining 16 guns were for offered for public sale.By January 1863 about 1500 Henry's were produced at about 200/month rate. Besides, in 1863 theNew Haven Arms Co. Cartridge factory for the.44 Henry cartride was blown up accidentially.Therefore the company sufferd to sell Henry arms to the Government.By mid 1863 240 Henry'S were ordered by the Government.
However, the New Haven Arms Companywas unable to response. 80 where shiped to the Washington Arsenal injune 1863. Serial number range 2100 to 2300. 50 more, serial number range 1300 t0 2100 were delivered by the company's general dealer, John W. Brown a little later.
The remaining 110,serial number range 2300 to 2600 where delivered by end July 1963. All of these gunswhere intended for the Lafayette C. Baker's cavalry known as Baker's Mounted Rangers whichbecame the 1st District of Columbia Cavalry. Later in the year this company got 60 moreHenry's in the serial number range 1300 to 2999. This clearly shows that the company wasso short in Henry's that they collected them from their sale agents.In order to increase government sale, O. Winchester negociated with Colt for the production of40000 Henry's at 50 made a day in 1863. These guns would be in a lager 1 1/2 inch.44 Henry cartridge which would contain 30 instead of 26 grains of powder.
None was made.In 1864 800 Henry's were ordered by the Government all where made in the serial number range of3000 to 4000. 783 of them were issued to the 1st D.C.
Cavalry in March 1864.Early 1864 about 250 of the Henry guns saw use within the 66th Illinoise Infantry alsoknown as Birge's Western Sharpshooters. Identified are the following guns with serialnumber 147, 213, 1497, 1606, 1614, 1639, 1673, 1692, 2274, 2287, 2523, 2545, 2575, 2582,2637, 2637, 2688 and 2900.New Haven Arms Company ModelsOnly.30 or.40 caliber 'Volcanics' were made but very often the caliber is stated as.31 or.41 because of the 'loading ball' which was slightly larger than the bore.Number One is.30 caliver, with 4' and 6' barrel.
Antique Arms, Inc. Early Henry Rifle w/ 3 Digit SN#Early Henry Rifle w/ 3 Digit SN#This is a very good example of an early brass frame Model 1860 Henry Repeating Rifle in.44 Rimfire manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company Circa 1862. Today, the Henry is an icon in the evolution of American Firearms.
Under the guidance of owner Oliver Winchester and shop foreman Ben Tyler Henry, the Henry was built around the.44 rimfire cartridge and the hard-learned lessons from its predecessor, the Volcanic Pistol. The Henry earned quite a reputation during the Civil War for its unheard of firepower of 16 shots in 16 seconds. Nothing could match it although the Spencer rifle was a distant second. Even though only about 13,000 were built, roughly 75% of Henry's built are believed to have seen service during the Civil War. As one exasperated Confederate General once put it, it was useless for his troops to fight against those armed with 'that damned yankee gun you can wind up on Sunday and shoot all week.' This particular rifle was built around 1862 with a low 3 digit serial number in the 500 range and comes with the early features for a low production serial number.
For starters, it has the rounded buttplate with the large trapdoor for the early style 4 piece hickory cleaning rods. Note: On later guns, the trapdoor is smaller with a smaller hole bored through the stock for the more slender metal rods. As on many early guns, in addition to the dovetail on the barrel for the rear sight, the frame is also dovetailed to accept the rear sight. Original German silver front sight is more round in contour compared to the later sights which are squared off at the back.
Another interesting feature are the lack of sling swivels.these later became standard but were only an option on early production rifles. Finally, if you look carefully at the pictures, you'll notice in addition to the matching serial/assembly numbers on the barrel, frame, stock, and buttplate, early guns like this one even have their wood screws numbered to the gun as well. All 3 stock screws and both buttplate screws are correctly numbered to this rifle and 100% original. In addition to 100% matching serial numbers, there is a sub-assembly number located on the barrel and barrel sleeve which are also matching (see photos).Overall condition grades to NRA Antique Good+ to VG with the barrel turned to a nice smooth brown patina. Nice original rear ladder sight, front sight, and a very nice barrel address with Henry's October 16, 1860 Patent date. Only blemish on the barrel are some noticeable dings on the bottom of the tube along the forward rotating sleeve.
The frame has turned to a handsome dark mustard patina with marbled crystal lattice. As you will notice in the pictures, both sideplates (more so with the right than the left) and the loading block are slightly darker in color than the frame. This is a natural occurrence on early brass frame Henry's and even found on many Volcanic Pistols, the forerunner to the Henry. See Page 50 of 'The Henry Rifle' by Les Quick showing Henry Rifle serial number '346'. Its side plates are just like this one.slightly darker.
Very Good+ wood with no chips or cracks. Very good screws throughout.
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Action works nicely with the.44 rimfire dual firing pins still intact. Bore has a few scattered pits but is still quite bright with strong rifling overall. VG+ bore overall. Comes with a beautifully made set of what we believe to be reproduction hickory cleaning rods. A nice early Henry rifle that would be the center-piece of almost any Civil War, Winchester, or early American firearm collection.Item# 8801SOLD.