The most advanced repeating rifle of the Civil War, holding 16 rounds in a tubular magazine — giving one soldier the firepower of sixteen muzzle-loaders. Designed by Benjamin Tyler Henry for the New Haven Arms Company, which later became Winchester. Confederate soldiers reportedly said they faced "that damned Yankee rifle you could load on Sunday and shoot all week." Type: Rifle Action: Lever-Action Caliber: .44 Henry Rimfire Capacity: 16 Year introduced: 1860, USA Weight: 88 oz Overall length: 42.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military, civilian