A Confederate Captured Henry Rifle

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11 ай бұрын

Henry rifles are on every gun collector's wish list, but this example is more desirable than most. Its condition is fantastic, it has documented Civil War use, and lastly it was captured by Confederate Dr. George O. Brosnaham of the Prattville Dragoons, from Union Sergeant Clinton Kendall during the Atlanta Campaign. It was passed down by Brosnaham's descendants until 1980.
It is among several outstanding and historic Henry rifles in our August Premier Auction.
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@GazalAlShaqab 11 ай бұрын

What a great story! Taking the weapons from the enemy is eternal. And even if I am not an American by any means (in the same time, my ancestors were fighting a different war, 1863 Uprising against the Russians in Poland), I was glad to hear that fantastic story…

@loetzcollector466 11 ай бұрын

A legit documented real-life Battlefield pickup

@waterhead1359 11 ай бұрын

It should go to Kendall family since you know the original owner

@pwrplnt1975 11 ай бұрын

I can't believe that both sides treated prisoners the way they did.

@LaGrandeBayou 10 ай бұрын

*All Wars are Bankers Wars*

@johngaither9263 21 күн бұрын

The treatment of prisoners wasn't by design. Neither side was prepared to deal with them and both sides did poorly at it. The commandant of Andersonville was one of the two men executed for war crimes alleged to have been committed during the war.

@ericgarringer6911 11 ай бұрын

Wow what a story

@johngaither9263 21 күн бұрын

The history of this example is compelling and fascinating. The Henry rifle was unique due it's limited use during the civil war. No lever action rifle was ever adopted for use by the US military. The rimfire cartridge was underpowered and the rifles themselves were fragile compared to other guns of the time. Their contribution to the civil war is insignificant.

@250sabre 11 ай бұрын

Unbelievable it’s still in good shape !! What a story attached to this rifle , that should add about $10,000 dollars !!

@loetzcollector466 11 ай бұрын

Hi, my name is Jebediah Kendall. Can I have my pappy's gun back, please?😂

@travisbayles870 11 ай бұрын

Confederates called the Henry rifle that damn yankee rifle that could be loaded on Sunday and fired all week

@tannerbuck2000 Ай бұрын

Amazing piece of history.

@browngreen933 8 ай бұрын

The music distracts from the super interesting narrative.

@jeffreydavidson3990 7 ай бұрын

Cool history but the rear sight looks off to me almost looks like a rear sight from a smith carbine. But I’m not a expert on original Henry variations so who knows what was all put on them.

@walterbrenner7359 24 күн бұрын

A captured Henry whas only a Souvenir without amo.

@brianstott6263 17 күн бұрын

Great Post but perhaps it should be donated to a Museum due it's historic lineage.

@jason60chev 23 күн бұрын

How did the Dr. get it home? Was he formally surrendered/Paroled, which would mean that he would have had to turn in his arms? or did he just leave, returning home, before the end of the war or after? If he kept the rifle, did he no keep his hand gun?

@legendofspeed118 11 ай бұрын

Legendary amazing 🔥🔥🦾🦾

@454FatJack 11 ай бұрын

Load on Sunday.. damn Yank

@bendiksbendiks1859 11 ай бұрын

We know all the thinks of the people of USA like a cristal glass

@garycaouette4778 11 ай бұрын

You used the term assault rifle for a lever action. SMH. Way to propagate a bad narrative for gun rights.

@jason60chev 23 күн бұрын

Karl from In Range , did the same thing. Don't know if they are just subconsciously using comparative words so people can understand. Make for a great DEFENSIVE rifle, too. Yeah....I am SICK of the term "Ass--- Rifle".......like a soldier would have to have that, plus a defense rifle. Politicians/Activists just trying to scare people into thinking their way. For it's time, it was revolutionary and the concept of the gun dated earlier to the Volcanic Rifle.

@bendiksbendiks1859 11 ай бұрын

Ok but don't make provocation and thif, steal. We know very well that's people from United States like to take subjects of the people out of the USA