Invented in the 1850's by benjamin tyler henry, this lever action rifle's rapid fire capability and high-capacity tubular magazine stood in amazing contrast to its single-shot musket counterpart.The original henry rifle is identical to its history-making forerunner with the exception of caliber.Henry replaced the obsolete.44 rimfire cartridge, exchanging it for the.44-40 caliber.Every other facet remains true to its inventor, and each gun's serial number begins with the initials bth in his honor.The original henry rifle has a grooved receiver for easy scope mounting.The polished brass has the same tensile and yield strength as steel.The original henry rifle also features a one piece, 24.5" inch octagon barrel/tubular feed; a genuine american fancy walnut stock with a hardened brass buttplate, and a classic folding ladder rear sight paired with a traditional blade front sight.All henry repeating arms products and parts are manufactured in the u.Sa.Metal Finish: Brass Receiver/Blued BarrelAction: LeverCaliber: 44-40 WinBarrel Length: 24.50"Capacity: 13+1Trigger: StandardSafety: HammerOal: 43"Weight: 9 lbsStock Description: American WalnutTwist: 1:36"Barrel Description: OctagonMuzzle: Target CrownReceiver Material: BrassSights: Blade Front, Folding Ladder RearBarrel Length Range: 24" to 24.99"Weight Range: 9 lbs to 9.99 lbsHand: RightStock Finish Group: BrownMetal Finish Group: Blued/Black