SERIAL 7627. MFG 1864. BARREL 24". CALIBER .44 RF. Matching serial number is found on top of barrel, inside left lower tang, on the stock channel, on back of stock under butt plate and on the butt plate. Brass frame and butt plate. All page numbers listed are from The Henry Rifle by Les Quick. Standard features include the left side barrel sling mount, large profile front sight (pg. 120), pointed heel brass butt plate with trap, large cartridge follower (pg. 81), Type E ladder rear sight (pg. 122). Scarce deluxe grain walnut stock with late type attached swivel on left side. Standard finish is blue barrel / tube. case color hammer and lever. There is an H inspector factory stamp on lower tang. The frame has typical Samuel Hoggson Germanic bank note scroll engraving with leaves, fruit and a dog on left side. On page 31 serial number 6065 and page 149 serial number 9389, you will find this same type of dog engraving. On page 156 & 157 serial numbers 6065 & 7158, you will find the same pattern of engraving on this rifle as well. This rifle is also pictured in the first edition George Madis Winchester book on page 43; the photograph is not very good, but is listed by serial as having rare deluxe walnut stock. CONDITION: Excellent. The barrel is a chocolate hue patina with sharp barrel legends and some usual age freckles and minor dings. The brass is nicely toned, and the engraving is crisp. The stock is excellent, stunning grain, most of the finish with usual minor impressions. You will find engraving not only on the frame, but the upper tang of butt plate as well. The lever and hammer colors have darkened. The action works perfectly, but hammer spring is weak. The bore is strong but has abrasions. A lovely Hoggson engraved Henry rifle. Provenance: Ex Robert Maloy collection Ex Ron & Linda Gillett Collection