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My Henry

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Re: My Henry

Post by JEBar » Fri Mar 29, 2019 12:46 pm

dddrees wrote:Just picked it up today.

It's late and the lighting isn't fabulous, but I think you get the idea. 45 LC

very nice indeed .... looking forward to your range and use reports as you get better acquainted .... be sure to add her to our How Many ? thread (link below), she'll make a fine addition to our community's total


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Re: My Henry

Post by dddrees » Fri Mar 29, 2019 12:49 pm

JEBar wrote:
dddrees wrote:Just picked it up today.

It's late and the lighting isn't fabulous, but I think you get the idea. 45 LC

very nice indeed .... looking forward to your range and use reports as you get better acquainted .... be sure to add her to our How Many ? thread (link below), she'll make a fine addition to our community's total


http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 454#p89454
Thank you sir.


By the way since there was a recent subtraction this is a welcome addition but the total has not changed.
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Re: My Henry

Post by RanchRoper » Fri Mar 29, 2019 1:57 pm

HRA flagship rifle. Beautiful.

The only way it could be better is with a nice dull patina on it.... ;)
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Re: My Henry

Post by dddrees » Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:02 pm

RanchRoper wrote:HRA flagship rifle. Beautiful.

The only way it could be better is with a nice dull patina on it.... ;)

Yep, I'm thinking you were right from the get go.
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Re: My Henry

Post by RanchRoper » Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:03 pm

Enjoy your new rifle. Get some lead through it soon!
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Re: My Henry

Post by Mistered » Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:34 pm

Good lookin’ rifle - and wood!
I woulda’ been slingin’ lead with it minutes after picking it up!
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Re: My Henry

Post by Vaquero » Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:54 pm

It does have some Beautiful lumber that is for sure.
Congrats again sir.

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Re: My Henry

Post by ESquared » Fri Mar 29, 2019 6:41 pm

Just a gorgeous set of furniture, that's for sure! Congrats on owning a classic heirloom!
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Re: My Henry

Post by RanchRoper » Fri Mar 29, 2019 11:34 pm

Patina...patina...
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Re: My Henry

Post by dddrees » Sat Mar 30, 2019 12:30 am

RanchRoper wrote:Patina...patina...

I hear you and actually my YellowBoy has the same thing going as well.


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Just have to see if Henry Repeating Arms brass will take on the same look.
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