Henry Repeating Arms is auctioning a single custom rifle to support veterans and service members. The item is listed on Henry Repeating Arms's press release and sold through Gunbroker.com. Henry's Guns for Great Causes program is donating all proceeds to the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
What Was Announced
Henry is auctioning a one-of-one New Original Henry Rifle to benefit the Bob Woodruff Foundation and its 18th annual Stand Up for Heroes event. The online auction runs on Gunbroker.com and ends November 6 at 9:00 PM EST. The rifle carries serial number SUFH2024.
Key Details
- Rifle: A reproduction of Benjamin Tyler Henry's 1860 repeating rifle, chambered in .44-40 WCF
- Barrel: 24.5-inch blued steel octagon barrel with adjustable ladder rear sight and brass blade front sight
- Capacity: 13-round tube magazine
- Stock: Single-piece Exhibition-grade American walnut with a brass crescent buttplate that includes a trapdoor for cleaning rod storage
- Engraving: Hand-chased receiver engraving with the Stand Up for Heroes logo and 19th-century military motifs, including cannons, sabers, flags, drums, and a bugle
- Extras: Hand-built American walnut tabletop display case included with the auction
- Auction close: November 6, 2024, 9:00 PM EST, on Gunbroker.com
What It Means for Gun Owners
For collectors, this is a limited, serial-numbered piece built on a historically significant design, and the proceeds go to a veterans' charity. Henry says the auction is aiming for a new company record for its charity auctions. Stand Up for Heroes has raised $84 million since 2007, according to the release. Tickets for the 18th annual event are available at StandUpForHeroes.com.
Bottom Line
Anyone interested in bidding can find the listing on Gunbroker.com before the auction closes on November 6.
