This is an example of a Second Model 1866 Rifle manufactured in 1869. The rifle has a full octagon barrel, special order factory sling swivels on the forearm cap and stock, (absent from the cap) and flared receiver at the forearm. The top barrel flat near the breech is marked with the first style legend "HENRY'S PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860/KINGS-PATENT-MARCH 29, 1866". The serial number is marked on the lower tang. Dovetailed blade front sight and a fixed iron rear sight. The barrel, magazine tube and loading gate were finished blue, and the receiver, forend cap and buttplate are brass. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Good. The metal surfaces have a smooth dark patina and the brass components have a very attractive dark aged patina. With the exception of a period saddle worn moderate gouge forward of the right wrist, the wood is also very good with some scattered minor dents and dings. The markings are clear. The action is very good. A nice early production Model 1866 with the scarce Henry Patent barrel marking.