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Look what just found it’s way to My house, I think it’s going to stay a while; 1st Model ser# 1439 w/ the original wood cleaning rod. I believe the gun was originally in the Harold Dowd collection and was purchased from Him 40 years ago and has been in the same collection until now. 
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Absolutely beautiful!!!! I hope to have one in my collection one day.
Thanks for sharing Henry!
I meant to say gold gilt, but I need to get it in better light to verify that, but there is a fair bit of thin blue on the barrel etc.
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November 7, 2015
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Congrats, Henry. Amazing condition in an exceptional rifle. Thanks for sharing the pics, highlight of my day!
Mike
Henry,
That is a very nice Henry, congratulations. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Al
Nice. I kinda like that Colt too. I will never be able to afford the Colt but I have been looking for a 2nd model Dragoon.
Is this Henry early enough that the screws are serialized?
The screws all match . I don’t think the gun was gold gilt. Ther was a very thin coat of varnish on the gun at one time that is all but gone. When I examine it under very bright light I believe what looks like gold gilt is actually a tinge of color from the remaining varnish’ but yes it is in very nice unmolested condition and thank You for the comments. I sure would like to find a sling for it.
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Henry Mero said
Look what just found it’s way to My house, I think it’s going to stay a while; 1st Model ser# 1439 w/ the original wood cleaning rod. I believe the gun was originally in the Harold Dowd collection and was purchased from Him 40 years ago and has been in the same collection until now.
Very nice early Henry rifle you have acquired Mr. Mero – easy to see why someone would tuck it away for 40 years!
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