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March 4, 2026
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Ok here’s the Update,
1. Tony, I tend to agree with you, $100 seems like small potatoes for a cool history project regardless of the outcome!
2. I have inspected my stock VERY closely with a jeweler’s loupe and I can’t see any kind of imprint or marking.
3. Anyone else have any thoughts on the Ampersand (& symbol) on the lower tang?
4. Cleaning Rod photo attached
5. NRA view of “Condition/quality”: https://www.nramuseum.org/gun-info-research/evaluating-firearms-condition.aspx Do any of you have any opinions where this might fall on this NRA scale?
November 7, 2015
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Good call, seems provenance appeals to some buyers.
Mike
December 9, 2002
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Mike,
I’m in agreement with you on the provenance.
Ben,
As far as the “&”, mark, I know that I’ve seen that stamp somewhere in the past, and can’t not only remember, but I don’t see any other similar markings as I will continue to try to find it or maybe jump out of bed one night as the total recall can surprise even myself at times! LOL!
As far as the condition and grading, it looks like the butterscotch on the Brass is untouched which is important, and the wood stock is in nice condition and even shows some slight figure to the wood, which can be uncommon. The barrel shows some nice original appeal as far as looks and patina to the original bluing. The sling being aftermarket, is what it is, and wouldn’t stop an honest Henry collector from pursuing it. IMO!
A couple of the main things, is that it doesn’t look to be altered and cleaned up! It looks original, to me from the pictures!
A handling of the firearm would be a must for what these command, and/or a three day return inspection as an honest must in most case. I would rate it Good to Very Good, as it surely appears to be a very honest Henry Rifle! JMO!
If you’re looking for comparable pieces and value, I would think Guns International would be the place to compare.
https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/henry-rifles-antique.c300_p1_o6.cfm
Tony
March 4, 2026
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Vonnie felt like it would not be to the upmost benefit to have the records since this exact serial doesn’t show up in Wiley Sword’s book. Quick summary:
“Serial no. 7516 is not presently documented in Wiley Sword’s known 3rd U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry Henry rifle serial list, but it falls immediately among a cluster of documented 3rd VVI Henry serial numbers, including 7511 and 7520. This supports a cautious description as a late-war Henry in the 3rd VVI serial neighborhood, but not as a documented 3rd VVI-issued rifle.”
February 22, 2024
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Gee guys. I’m sorry to hear you had no luck with your serial number search. I guess I got real lucky on mine
May 2, 2009
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My Springfield Research is the same.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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March 4, 2026
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Hello all,
I’ve decided to sell this piece and added it first, based on a member’s suggestion, to the Swap Section as a listing.
https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-swap-meet/for-sale-new-haven-arms-henry-rifle-sn-7516-accepting-offers/
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