The American Railroad Tribute Edition from Henry is "In Recognition Of All Who Keep That Rolling Stock In Motion." On May 10, 1869, history ushered in a new era, connecting both coasts when the Union Pacific, driving hard from the East, and the Central Pacific from the West, met at Promontory Summit in Utah Territory. This .22 caliber Tribute Edition commemorates the 1869 event, displaying period-style scrollwork surrounding a 24kt gold-plated No. 119 roaring into railroad legend, behind a gold bannered THE LAST RAIL IS LAID with a forward panel carrying a gold rendition of the Golden Spike next to another banner inscribed THE LAST SPIKE IS DRIVEN, on the right side of the polished nickel plated receiver cover. The walnut stock bears the celebrated Promontory ceremonial image, laser-etched and hand filled, above a PROMONTORY, UTAH MAY 10, 1869 banner, and below the Morse Code letters DONE. On the forend, AMERICAN RAILROAD TRIBUTE is bordered by a stylized railroad track. On the left side, a 24K gold-plated Jupiter thunders down the line, bracketed by three gold banners proclaiming A CONTINENT HAS BEEN SPANNED WITH TWO THIN LINES OF STEEL. Cover details were hand cut by engraver Heidi Roos on a master plate, and mechanically transferred to each gun.
Action: Lever
Caliber: 22 Short/Long/Long Rifle
Barrel Length: 20.0"
Capacity: 16+1
Trigger: Standard
Safety: Lever
Oal: 38.5"
Weight: 6.75 lbs
Stock Description: American Walnut
Metal Finish: Blued Barrel/Nickel Receiver
Barrel Description: Octagon
Receiver Material: Brass
Sights: Semi-Buckhorn Rear, Bead Front
Barrel Length Range: 20.00" to 21.99"
Weight Range: 6.00 lbs to 6.99 lbs
Hand: Right
Stock Finish Group: Wood
Metal Finish Group: Silver
Manufacturer: Henry
Model: H004RR
Sku: Ss_96659
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 22 Long Rifle is the world's most popular cartridge, with annual production well into the billions of rounds. Developed in 1887 for blackpowder, it has been loaded with smokeless powder since the 1890s. The 22 Long Rifle is a rimfire cartridge using the .613-inch case developed for the 22 Long, but standard is a heavier 40-grain bullet at 1180 feet per second. .22 Long Rifle ammunition is widely manufactured and varies tremendously, from sub-sonic and match ammunition at lower velocities to lighter bullets at higher velocities, all the way to a 30-grain bullet at 1700 feet per second. With low report, almost no recoil, and superb accuracy the 22 Long Rifle has no equal for short-range target shooting, plinking, and training in both rifle and pistol; and with high velocity hollow-point ammunition is extremely effective for small game and pests out to perhaps 75 yards. Virtually all manufacturers offer 22 Long Rifle, with choices in both rifles and handguns in all action types.
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Craig Boddington
