Benjamin Tyler Henry's lever-action repeating rifle, the direct predecessor of the Winchester. The first truly successful metallic cartridge repeating rifle, the Henry gave Union soldiers who purchased them privately an enormous firepower advantage in Civil War engagements. Type: Rifle Action: Lever-Action Caliber: .44 Henry Rimfire Capacity: 16 Year introduced: 1860, USA Weight: 9.25 oz Overall length: 43.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting