GUEST: This belonged to my grandfather, and when they settled his estate, my father got it, and my husband wanted it, so he gave it to me.
APPRAISER: Well, that's wonderful, and what a nice gift that would be. Well, the Henry is the forerunner of the Winchester Repeating Rifle that we know today in Winchester Repeating Arms company. It was a 15-shot, .44 caliber lever action rifle, designed by B. Tyler Henry. The first usage of it in warfare was during the War Between the States. The iron frame is the important feature of this particular gun. I'd like to show you the early serial number of this rifle, which is located on the top of the barrel flat, and this is number 64. I think you can clearly see that we've got a very early gun here. The rifle was originally blued and the finish is somewhat faded into a patina. It's been lightly cleaned. But the overall condition is very good. I would estimate this rifle today from $75,000 to $100,000.
GUEST: My goodness. Thank you very much.
APPRAISER: Isn't that a nice surprise?
GUEST: It sure is, it's a wonderful surprise.
