Stand Up for Heroes with Henry's 1-of-1 Rifle Auction

It's a one-of-a-kind, line-for-line reproduction of the first repeating rifle patented by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860.

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posted on October 25, 2024
Henry One Of One

Henry Repeating Arms' dedication to veterans, first responders and their families is legend, and the legend continues with an auction in honor of 2024's Veteran's Day. This is no ordinary auction; it's an online opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind, line-for-line reproduction of the first practical repeating rifle patented by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860. All of the proceeds will go to the Bob Woodruff Foundation, and its Stand Up for Heroes event.

In fact, the only real difference between the unique rifle and the first patent is its caliber, .44-40 WCF. The rifle's brass receiver features engraving that proudly displays the Stand Up for Heroes logo on the right side and 19th-century military items, including cannons, sabers, flags, drums and a bugle, arranged in a patriotic abstract representation of a bald eagle taking flight on the left side.

Flourishing scrollwork, stippling and a scalloped border motif further embellish both sides of the receiver. Skilled artisans chase the engravings by hand to provide vibrant, sharp cuts. The buttstock is crafted from a single piece of Exhibition-grade American walnut and capped with a brass crescent buttplate that includes the period-correct trapdoor once used by soldiers for cleaning rod storage. A 24.5” blued steel octagon barrel fitted with an adjustable ladder sight and a brass blade front sight sits atop an integrated 13-round tube magazine.

The auction listing also includes a hand-built American walnut tabletop display case, providing the perfect way for the high-bidder to display their new rifle. The serial number (the only one in the series) is SUFH2024.

Since 2007, Stand Up for Heroes has raised $84 million to create long-lasting, positive outcomes for injured veterans, service members and their families. Tickets for the 18th annual event are available at StandUpForHeroes.com.

For more information about the Stand Up for Heroes auction or to place a bid, visit Gunbroker.com. (Search Item Number 1072223897 to get to the listing!) The auction ends on November 6 at 9:00 PM EST. 

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