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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: After 151 years, the original Henry Rifle continues to hold its value like few other historical firearms, with a recent sale of a first-model Henry Rifle fetching an astonishing $207,000. This remarkable appreciation in value reflects the rifle's enduring legacy as one of the most iconic and sought-after firearms in American history. The original Henry, designed by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860 and produced during the Civil War, was made in limited quantities—only 1 …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Uberti's 1860 Henry Rifle is a popular rifle that has a distinct receiver that was originally available in bronze or steel. During the U.S. Civil War, it was one of the most sought-after rifles and was known among Confederate troops as the rifle that Yankee soldiers could "Load on Sunday and shoot all week." In today's world, the Uberti 1860 Henry is a favorite in N-SSA target shooting competitions due to its historic appearance, quick handling, and excellent accura …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Marlin 39A stands as the oldest and longest continually produced shoulder firearm in the world, earning its place as an iconic example of lever-action design. Renowned for its precision, the 39A is widely regarded as one of the finest and most accurate .22 rifles ever crafted. Its legacy extends further, as it holds the distinction of being the best-selling lever-action rimfire rifle in U.S. history, a testament to its enduring appeal and unparalleled performanc …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The 1883 Colt Burgess lever-action rifle, produced from 1883 to 1885, represents Colt's only foray into the lever-action rifle market, a market largely dominated by Winchester Repeating Arms Company at the time. With only 6,403 units produced before manufacturing ceased in early 1885, just 21 months after its introduction, the Burgess rifle is considered one of the rarest Colt firearms today, significantly enhancing its appeal among collectors. The rifle is named after i …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Marlin Model 1894 is a lever-action repeating rifle introduced in 1894 by the Marlin Firearms Company of North Haven, Connecticut. At its introduction, the rifle came with a 24-inch barrel and was chambered for a variety of rounds such as .25-20 Winchester, .32-20 Winchester, .38-40, and .44-40. Variants in other chamberings remain in production today. The Marlin 1894 was originally patented on August 1, 189 …