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The engraving design is inspired by a historic Henry rifle in the Cody Firearms Museum collection.

One-of-a-kind Henry Rifle Being Auctioned To Benefit The New Cody Firearms Museum

6 years ago
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Henry Repeating Arms and Baron Engraving of Trumbull, CT, have partnered on a One-of-a-kind hand-engraved Henry rifle, which is being auctioned off to benefit the newly renovated Cody Firearms Museum, boasting the most comprehensive collection of firearms in the United States.

Baron’s master engraver, Rob Bunting, embellished the rifle using a design inspired by a Samuel Hoggson factory-engraved 1860s-era Henry rifle found in the collections of the Cody Firearms Museum. The full-coverage engraving features Hoggson’s signature large grape leaf motif, a classic buck scene, and leafy scroll cuts. The serial number denotes the rifle’s unique and collectible status: 01CFM2019.

One-of-a-kind Henry Rifle Being Auctioned To Benefit The New Cody Firearms Museum

One-of-a-kind Henry Rifle

President of Henry Repeating Arms, Anthony Imperato says, “The Cody Firearms Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in firearms or American history. It’s truly an extraordinary collection, and we’re very proud that we’re able to be a part of the Grand Re-opening.” Imperato continues, “Firearms play such an integral role in our nation’s history, so we had to jump at the opportunity to ensure that this collection stays around for more generations to enjoy.”

The New One-of-a-kind Henry Rifle is a line-by-line reproduction of the first lever-action rifle ever put into production, which was patented by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860. Except for concessions needed to utilize a caliber other than the now extinct .44 Henry Rimfire, it features a brass receiver and crescent buttplate, extra-fancy American Walnut furniture, and a polished blued steel octagonal barrel.

The rifle is a featured auction item on Gunbroker.com, item #816952721. Online bidding will close during the Grand Re-opening ceremonies at the Cody Firearms Museum on July 6, 2019.

One-of-a-kind Henry Rifle

To complement this one-of-a-kind rifle, a unique collector’s series is also being offered to benefit the Cody Firearms Museum. The first offering of the series is an exceptional rifle built on Henry’s award-winning Golden Boy, engraved by Baron Engraving. These rifles are available to retailers exclusively through Davidson’s of Prescott, AZ, and to the public at Davidson’s Gallery of Guns.

Together, Henry Repeating Arms, Baron Engraving and Davidson’s are expected to raise more than $100,000 to support the revitalization of the Cody Firearms Museum.

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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