Manufactured in 1864. Approximately 14,000 Henry's were manufactured between 1860-1866, and half of them are believed to have been used by Union soldiers, mostly purchased by the men themselves, some using reenlistment bonuses. "That damned Yankee rifle that can be loaded on Sunday and fired all week" was one of the most advanced firearms of the war. Period inscribed fancy script initials "AOH" on top of the frame. Fitted with a German silver blade front sight and ladder rear sight (absent slide). The top flat of the barrel has the two-line Henry's patent and New Haven address. Serial number "4558" stamped on the left side of the lower tang, top of the barrel, inside the buttstock channel, underside of the buttplate, and both buttplate screws.

Good with artificial brown and gray patina, corrosion, defined re-engraved markings, and bright golden patina on the brass with some dings. Stock is very good as re-oiled, with some scratches and dents. Absent slide on the rear sight ladder. Mechanically fine.