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The Henry "Bump"

Bert H.
Hello to all,

I have been asked this question many, many, times in the past... "What is a Henry Bump?" Well, after seeing the Henry rifle pictured in this auction, I thought that it would be a real good idea to take this opportunity to point out to any/all of you interested readers one of the very best examples that I have ever seen of the so called "Henry Bump".

I am sure that at least some of you have wondered in the past "what in the heck are they talking about when someone mentions a Henry bump?"... this should clearly answer your question. Please look at the picture that shows the left side of the buttstock, and then look closely just below the sling... the "Bump" on the stock of this rifle is highly evident (indicating to me that this rifle is in extremely well preserved original condition). It is too bad that I currently do not have the approximately $30K that this old Henry rifle is worth[:(]... otherwise, it would very quickly be added to my personal collection[^].

http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=22167661

Bert H.

Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • swiftyswede
    As long as we are discussing the Henry Bump, I would like to make note of something that has been noticed both in my researching and the researching of my friend Jerry Miller who is currently doing a henry rifle survey. he has found that after approx. serial number 8,000 with a few exceptions, the henry bump had dissappeared. This is one of the many changes that occurred over the production span of the henry, other hidden and subtle changes included no longer numbering the forward part of the barrel, and the loading block. But why the "henry Bump" was there to begin with... I dont think anyone knows for sure.
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  • Maggie Drawers
    Originally posted by Bert H.
    Hello to all,

    I have been asked this question many, many, times in the past... "What is a Henry Bump?" Well, after seeing the Henry rifle pictured in this auction, I thought that it would be a real good idea to take this opportunity to point out to any/all of you interested readers one of the very best examples that I have ever seen of the so called "Henry Bump".

    I am sure that at least some of you have wondered in the past "what in the heck are they talking about when someone mentions a Henry bump?"... this should clearly answer your question. Please look at the picture that shows the left side of the buttstock, and then look closely just below the sling... the "Bump" on the stock of this rifle is highly evident

    Bert - I hate to so publicly admit that I'm dense - - but,what am I looking at? I don't see any "bump" below the sling swivel on the left side of the buttstock. Huh? I must be missing something that's obvious to the rest of the world.

    Hugh
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  • Bert H.
    Hello Hugh,

    The top edge of the rectangular shaped "bump" begins right at the bottom edge of the sling swivel loop, deadcenter fore-to-aft, and it extends downward about 1/2" below the swivel loop. It is approximately 1/4" wide, and it appears as the slightly lighter shade wood in comparison to the surrounding stock. If you do not have a good quality computer monitor, it may be difficult for you to see it. However, on my computer monitor it is very clear, and it jumps right out at me (but I also have a very practiced eye when it comes to looking for such things).

    p.s. if you use or need reading glasses, it might help to put them on[:D]

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • Hangfire
    Good post Bert[I can't believe I really said that!!!]

    I too have always wondered what the original purpose was??? Any idea?

    Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob
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  • Maggie Drawers
    Ah! Now I see it! Thanks, Bert.

    Hugh
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  • Bert H.
    quote:Originally posted by Hangfire
    Good post Bert[I can't believe I really said that!!!]Well, I'll bet that HURT[}:)]

    quote:I too have always wondered what the original purpose was??? Any idea?!!!]

    What maroon... but at least you are willing to admit it[:D] Yes, I have LOTS of ideas, but I'm not telling you anything until you actually buy me those beers you promised[;)]

    OK, now to be perfectly serious about your question (actually you are not the only one with that question, as Steve (swiftyswede) asked, and another gentleman sent a personal email to me asking the same question after he read my original post). Anyhow, the prescence of the "bump" is a complete (and still unsolved) mystery. It serves no useful purpose for anything what-so-ever, and it isn't even understood how it was formed on the stock when the stock was originally made. As far as I can tell or speculate, it was some goofball employee's demented idea, and it was conceived with the sole intent to torture all of us future collectors, and give us something to argue about down at the local gunshop (oops, I slipped back into my mischievious mode again[:o)][}:)][:D]





    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • Hangfire
    quote:Originally posted by Bert H.
    quote:Originally posted by Hangfire
    Good post Bert[I can't believe I really said that!!!]Well, I'll bet that HURT[}:)]

    quote:I too have always wondered what the original purpose was??? Any idea?!!!]

    What maroon... but at least you are willing to admit it[:D] Yes, I have LOTS of ideas, but I'm not telling anything you until you actually buy me those beers you promised[;)]

    OK, now to be perfectly serious about your question (actually you are not the only one with that question, as Steve (swiftyswede) asked, and another gentleman sent a personal email to me asking the same question after he read my original post). Anyhow, the prescence of the "bump" is a complete (and still unsolved) mystery. It serves no useful purpose for anything what-so-ever, and it isn't even understood how it was formed on the stock when the stock was originally made. As far as I can tell or speculate, it was some goofball employee's demented idea, and it was conceived with the sole intent to torture all of us future collectors, and give us something to argue about down at the local gunshop (oops, I slipped back into my mischievious mode again[:o)][}:)][:D]





    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!


    Well...that was sure chock full of expert info!!!

    "it was some goofball employee's demented idea"

    I didn't know you had a relative that worked for Winchester...that explains alot!![8D]




    Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob
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  • Bert H.
    quote:

    Well...that was sure chock full of expert info!!!

    "it was some goofball employee's demented idea"

    I didn't know you had a relative that worked for Winchester...that explains alot!![8D]

    Yeah... old uncle Fester was a real hoot[:D]

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • He Dog
    gosh, I just assumed everyone knew why it was there, it is so self-evident. Well, never mind, just keep speculating.
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  • ace22
    Bert is correct in that nobody knows for sure why the bump is there,but after MUCH websurfing and a few calls the best answer or at least the general consensus is that it was a flaw in the manufacturing jig. Bert thanks for the upgrade to "gentleman"

    I'm not a hippy!I'm a well groomed mountain man
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  • Hangfire
    quote:Originally posted by He Dog
    gosh, I just assumed everyone knew why it was there, it is so self-evident. Well, never mind, just keep speculating.


    Come on Dale! Share with us.You were around when the Henry first came out...what was the talk at the local shop?

    Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob
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  • fishermanben
    very interesting. Thank you for the education.

    Ben

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