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What is the difference between a Henry rifle and a Winchester rifle?
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∙ 12y ago
Well, the Henry was a Winchester product, but didn't bear the Winchester name, so it depends on which model Winchester we're talking about.
The later guns are quite different (while somewhat similar in appearance) from Henry rifles.
The Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy", the first lever-action to carry the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. label, was basically a design development/improvement over the older Henry.
The Henry was a very good rifle, and much feared by Confederate soldiers due to it's large-capacity magazine and high rate of fire-- but it was not very mechanically reliable if it was not stringently maintained, a feature mostly related to the open slot in the tube magazine that could allow dirt and contaminates into the mechanism.
The Winchester 1866 took the basic 1861 Henry design and improved upon it, making reliability, use and function much better overall. The 1866 also held 17 rounds vs. the Henry's 16.
From there, subsequent Winchester rifle models became the famous, accurate, reliable, and treasured masterpieces of the American West.
For more information Google: "Winchester 1873" "Winchester 1894"
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Who was the first inventor of the Winchester rifle?
In general terms, the Henry Repeating Rifle is considered to be the forefather of the Winchester Model 1866 (the first such rifle and Model to bear the "Winchester" name). Tyler B. Henry was the inventor of the Henry Rifle, and was granted the patent for his creation on October 16th, 1860.
What is the difference between Winchester 30 30 and Winchester 44 mag?
One is a rifle round, the other is a pistol round.
Is a model 90 Winchester octagonal rifle barrel more valuable than a round barrel?
In this model of Winchester rifle,there is no difference in value between the round or octagon barrel.
What is the difference between a standard and deluxe version of a Winchester model 64 rifle?
Mainly wood and fit/finish
Who invented the Winchester rifle?
By and large, Benjamin Henry. Oliver Winchester reorganized the New haven Arms Company to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company when Henry tried to take over New Haven, feeling he had been under compensated for the design of the Henry Repeating Rifle. Winchester immediately had parts of the Henry Rifle redesigned for the Model 1866. Winchester had the magazine improved, a loading gate was added to the right side of the receiver (a Nelson King design), and wooden forearms were added, but other elements of the rifle remained the same as the Henry such as the ammunition it fired, and the double firing pin.
What is difference between Winchester rifle model 75 sporter and target?
Its the length of the barrel. 24 for a sport and 28 for a target.
Is there any relationship between Winchester rifle and CSI?
No
Who is Benjamin Tyler Henry?
B. Tyler Henry was a firearms designer hired by Oliver F. Winchester to help in the redesign of the unsuccessful Volcanic lever action rifle. The rifle we now call the "Henry" was the results. While not completely successful the rifle was a start for the New Haven Repeating Arms Co. which is the company we know today a Winchester.
What rifle is made in the U.S.?
Remington, Ruger, Winchester, Henry, H&R to name a few
What rifle is most like the Henry rifle?
That would be the Henry. The company still exists. If you mean the Henry rifle from the Civil War, then most lever action rifles are somewhat related, including the Henry Big Boy / Yellow Boy and the Winchester 94, but none are exact copies.
What year did Winchester make the first lever action rifles?
The first lever action rifle by Winchester was the Henry rifle.It was produced from 1860-1866.
Is there any relation from Sam and Dean Winchester to the Winchester rifle?
There is no relation between them and the Winchester rifle. Throughout the show, when they say their full name, some people or themselves respond with 'like the gun'.
