JJ Henry "Scrollguard"

[The Goose]

This is a replica of a JJ Henry "Scrollguard" or "New English" flintlock rifle built for me by Steve Losey of Rice Lake, WI. The originals were built about 1835 - 1840 and were popular with the western fur trade. They were purchased in quantity by companies like American Fur Co., Rocky Mountain Fur Co., Bent & St. Vrain etc. We read about the famous Hawken rifles as the mountain man's gun, but Henry's were purchased in far greater quantities. A JJ Henry went for about $11 - $12 at the time while Hawkens went for $28 - $30. My rifle is pretty close to the original. It is stocked in maple, a nice piece of wood, but not fancy (as befits the originals) and has a 44" Rice barrel in .54.



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[Rick Hodges]

What a beauty. I love the wood, plenty fancy enough for me. What a nice working man's rifle. (I mean that in the best sense of the word.)

[jaystuw]

I agree with rick, A truly wonderful rifle. Has everything that is needed and nothing that isn't. And in a large caliber, just perfect. I bet it feels and handles great. Jay

[waksupi]

Sweet!

[Hanshi]

That's a very nice rifle. :drinks:

[The Goose]

Working man's rifle was what I was going for so I consider that a compliment. The feel and balance of this rifle is superb. It goes to the shoulder well.



What a beauty. I love the wood, plenty fancy enough for me. What a nice working man's rifle. (I mean that in the best sense of the word.)