Product Description

It was perhaps the most important firearm of its era. Tested and proved in the fiery crucible of the Civil War, the Henry Rifle became the forerunner of the famous line of Winchester Repeating Rifles that "Won the West." To the amazed muzzleloader-armed Confederates who had to face this deadly "sixteen shooter," it was "that damned Yankee rifle that was loaded on Sunday and fired all week." Here is the fascinating story of this rifle and its battle history, all illustrated with wonderful photographs, including a large color section.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #838715 in Books
• Published on: 2002-04-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 104 pages

About the Author
Wiley Sword is one of the most beloved authors writing about the Civil War today. His many books, including "Shiloh: Bloody April" and "The Confederacy's Last Hurrah", have earned him a well deserved reputation for detailed scholarship that reads like an adventure story.

Customer Reviews

The Historic Henry Rifle
This book is for those who want to know the origin of the Henry rifle. It contains a lot of specific detail regarding specific Henry rifles. It is, however, also interesting to read about the difficulty selling the Henry to the military, considering the design's advantages were outstanding. The Henry continues to be produced today as an exceedingly popular rimfire and large bore rifle.

Civil War buffs will also enjoy reading of the Henry's part in that war and speculating as to the effect more widespread use of the Henry repeater would have had.