Morphy's 4/19 - very interesting William Henry rifle

[Eric Kettenburg]

I think it's possible the inletting may be chalked up to wear, maybe some chip out and subsequent smoothing over 200+ years?  I don't know.  I see what you're indicating but I don't know as though I'm ready to go the 'replacement box' route.  I do think the box is original, in fact I think the whole thing is pretty right save the funky games with the lock.

Jim I agree, I suspect strongly that this rifle has a very 'factory' feel to it and was likely made by several employees or apprentices.  Quite possibly William Henry never touched it!

[rich pierce]

Fancy box, plain rifle, nice cheekpiece inlay. We seldom know the story of why on interesting guns.

[Eric Kettenburg]

It's funny, it essentially looks like William Henry's version of one of Derringer's contract Indian trade rifles.  Plain rifle, nice cheek inlay and fancy box!