Winchester's dad?

[Rookie]

Interesting article on the evolution of the famous 1866.

‘A Missing Link:’ One of World’s Rarest Guns Goes to Auction

A truly one-of-a-kind rifle is about to hit the auction block that represents an important transition in firearms design. This rifle genuinely helped shape and define an era. There are rare firearms—and then there are one-of-a-kind firearms with remarkable stories and undeniable historical...

www.themeateater.com

 

[marvin02]

Prototype Briggs Gun Missing Link Between Henry and Winchester - VIDEO

This Briggs gun is a “missing link,” helping to bridge the gap between Henry and Winchester. Even though the design wasn’t adopted, it’s still an exceptionally important part of American arms.

www.ammoland.com

https://peashooter85.tumblr.com/post/62113171548/the-briggs-patent-henry-rifle-during-the-civil

 

[BE Mike]

Cool! There is one of these rifles on exhibit at the Cody Firearms Museum in Cody, Wyoming.

 

[jwamplerusa]

Cool! There is one of these rifles on exhibit at the Cody Firearms Museum in Cody, Wyoming.

I will be there soon, can you tell me in which section?

 

[BE Mike]

I will be there soon, can you tell me in which section?

Sorry, it has been too many years. Just ask when you get there.

 

[Gingerbeardman]

I just looked for any information on the selling price, couldn't find anything.

 

[Mgderf]

There's just something about lever guns...

 

[Leo]

I though the Henry repeater was the seed for Winchester?

 

[BigRed]

I though the Henry repeater was the seed for Winchester?

Still in the DNA

 

[Mongo59]

Volcanic was the seed for Henry and Henry was the seed for Winchester.

(Just add liberal amounts John Moses Browning at intervals)