Texas Tribute Edition Rifle

[Koyote]

Got an email that Henry is putting out a Texas Tribute Edition Rifle. It is a .22 for $900+.
Good marketing ploy. I can see Henry putting one out for various states, except CA, MA, NY, etc....you know, the usual.
All they have to do is slap on different cloisonne's on them with the respective states that they would issue.

It is kind of like cars that different manufacturers have produced with names specific to states. Ex: California Special, Colorado, etc.
If priced high enough, I suppose that would make them viable to Henry, otherwise, don't see the need to limit oneself.
If there is enough demand though I can see requests for the TX rifle be issued in other calibers.
I want Henry to be successful so they can issue a special edition rifle in what I would like so the prices can come down, way down!

[JEBar]

looking forward to what they come up with for an NC Tribute Edition

[Mags]

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maybe one for the Oregon Territory

[Mags]

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This what the Texas one looks like.
https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/texas-tribute-edition/

[Rifletom]

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This what the Texas one looks like.
https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/texas-tribute-edition/

Well, I like Henry's. Just not that one. A bit gawdy.

[RanchRoper]

They have quite a few of those tribute rifles now. I can see collectors going for them for sure. Maybe not your everyday truck back window rifle.

[Mags]

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I don't care for any of the tribute rifles, except the Oilman. It looks tastefully well done.
https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/the-ame ... e-edition/

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This what the Texas one looks like.
https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/texas-tribute-edition/

Well, I like Henry's. Just not that one. A bit gawdy.

[Rifletom]

That Oilman looks just fine to me also.

[Vaquero]

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This what the Texas one looks like.
https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/texas-tribute-edition/

Well, I like Henry's. Just not that one. A bit gawdy.

Agreed. But I don't really care for all those tribute rifles.
That goes for the Henrys, Marlins, or Winchesters.
I like working guns, not dolled up show pieces.
All of mine go to the woods at some point in time.

RP

[TMB]

Agreed. But I don't really care for all those tribute rifles.
That goes for the Henrys, Marlins, or Winchesters.
I like working guns, not dolled up show pieces.
All of mine go to the woods at some point in time.

RP

I agree, why have a gun you can't shoot?

[BrokenolMarine]

I don't buy guns that I'm not going to shoot. Colt came out with the civilian version of the USMC 1911, and I really liked it, but all the buzz was "Don't shoot them, they will only increase in value."

For me, it translated to, don't buy them.

To be fair, I also dont KEEP guns I "can't" shoot. We have all had a few that just didn't fit us well, we didn't like the grips or sights, or for some reason the planets tilted on their axis when you touched the gun. THOSE I sold or traded.

[Mistered]

But I don't really care for all those tribute rifles.

Neither do I typically.
Regardless of the brand a lot of them are ovestarted and do not offer a very good 'artistic' representation of the tribute or commemoration they were designed to. Personally I find the worst to be those that have additional coloration that is not typical of any original gun design EG, blue, brass, gold, nickle, CCH etc.

History has proved most commemorative or 'tribute' guns have not appreciated in value and in some isolated cases actually reduced a guns value from what it might be in original,condition. A few have appreciated but its a niche market with only the best and complete examples being desirable.

That being said with regard to Winchester many of their commemoratives from the 60 s & 70s are relatively 'mild' by comparison with simple and tasteful artwork that does not detract from the basic design of the gun itself. Also many of these can be found very reasonably priced even if in 'unfired' and relatively NIB condition.

Several years ago I wanted to add an 'original' WInchester in a rifle caliber to my collection. I did not simply want a basic Mod 94 carbine (as I wanted one with an octagon barrel) and I did not want a new Miroku at the time.

I began to do my research and looking into what might 'fill the bill' and shortly thereafter found a 1968 Winchester mod 94 'Buffalo Bill' commemorative which I got through a trade and have been very happy with it. It's commemorative artwork is essentially limited to some engraved scrollwork on the receiver and tang, an inletted (not surface mounted) medallion on the right side of the stock and a nickel plated nose cap, trigger, hammer and saddle ring. It is distinctive yet a subdued design and is for all intents and purposes a regular 'shooter'

A few years after this I wanted another Winchester with a 26" Octagon barrel and one came to me in the form of a 1966 100 year commemorative.
It too is relatively simple artistically with only a gold plated receiver, trigger, buttplate and a very nice engraving on the barrel in cursive that says 'A Century Of Leadership 1866 - 1966'. Unfortunately this rifle had been restocked by the original owner an the crescent buttplate replaced with a basic steel, 'carbine' style but this resulted in my getting it for a very attractive price - and it included the original box and wrapping.

As such I even find Winchester's 'Lone Star' Commemorative to be relatively tasteful in design and not something I would relegate unfired to the safe!

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[Mags]

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That one is very nicely done. I think the 'commemoratives' tend to be more pleasantly done than the gaudy tributes.

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As such I even find Winchester's 'Lone Star' Commemorative to be relatively tasteful in design and not something I would relegate unfired to the safe!

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[Shakey Jake]

Looks to gaudy to me. Could have been a bit more understated.

[Mistered]

Looks to gaudy to me. Could have been a bit more understated.

Which one?
The Winchester or the Henry?

[BrokenolMarine]

If I want to commemorate, I might add something to the knife, gun stock, or holster. I could inlay my Aircrew Wings, a Challenge Coin, or something else of significance to me. That way it's exactly what I want.

[RanchRoper]

Nice Winchester.

[Mistered]

Nice Winchester.

Yes it is and I really like the pistol grip style stock.
I may be on the hunt for a new stock set and matching lever for a little 'modification' on my 100 year Commemorative!

[TMB]

I purchased an Eagle Scout edition Henry to honor the eagle scouts in my family. Including me there are 4 of us. My nephew Jack is the most recent and he has it and it gets shot. I wouldn't have purchased it otherwise.

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[JEBar]

I think it is pretty well accepted as fact that Henry is a good/solid company .... I don't understand all of their decisions to manufacture some calibers and styles of rifles .... that includes tribute lines .... all that being said, they wouldn't market them if they don't sell .... they do understand their market and design / manufacture accordingly .... while so far I have no interest in any tribute rifle, that could change in a flicker .... all in all, I'm happy they make them, it doesn't cost me anything to look ..