Published 11:03 p.m. UTC Nov 19, 2016 Rice Lake – As more than 600,000 hunters strolled into the woods for the opener of the annual gun-deer season this weekend in Wisconsin, quite a few have rifles made in Wisconsin slung over their shoulders. Henry Repeating Arms manufactures several of its most popular lever action rifle models at a Rice Lake factory that initially created parts for rifles until the original factory closed in 2006. Henry Repeating Arms president Anthony Imperato was persuaded to purchase the 138,000 square foot building and machinery when Wright Products shut down in Rice Lake and moved its storm door parts business overseas. For Imperato, whose headquarters is based in Bayonne, N.J., it was a stressful time. The workers at Wright Products had made receivers — the metal rifle action — for Henry rifles for several years that were shipped to the factory in New Jersey. “I said, ‘OK, you can’t make my parts in China.
You can’t leave me in a lurch,” Imperato said in a phone interview. “It was a troublesome moment because we couldn’t easily find another supplier to learn quick enough to do what we needed.” After buying the building and equipment, Imperato retained 17 employees in Rice Lake to continue making receivers and other small metal parts for Henry rifles. Gradually, more parts were made in Rice Lake and more workers were hired until now the company has around 200 on its payroll in Wisconsin while continuing to make parts it ships to New Jersey. Last year, it began assembling rifles including steel.30.30 and.45.70 lever action rifles, its all-weather rifle, the Big Boy Steel Rifle and Carbine and the Long Ranger rifle. Most customers are hunters, target shooters or collectors, or all three. General Manager Andy Wickstrom said people who buy a Henry lever action often are “plinkers.
The guys who want to get out and plink. Dll files client serial key. They’re fun to shoot, and they’re very accurate right out of the box.” At a time when international trade agreements were a major factor in the presidential campaign amid worries over American manufacturing jobs continuing to move to foreign countries, the sign over the entrance at the Rice Lake factory proclaims, “Made in America or not at all.” The Made in the USA connection is a significant selling point to customers, said Imperato, since rifles are often passed down through generations of hunters. “A gun is a very emotional purchase,” said Imperato, adding that he never considered moving his operation overseas. “People don’t care if their door knobs or screen door holders are made in Vietnam but when it comes to firearms — of course, there are some great international brands — but I think ‘made in the United States’ plays a big factor in the decision-making process.' The company’s roots date back to the late 1850s, when gunsmith Benjamin Henry was hired by Oliver Winchester of the New Haven Arms Co., which later became the Winchester Repeating Arms Co., to improve an early design of a repeating rifle. Henry received a patent in 1860 for his revolutionary design that held 15 rounds of.44-caliber ammunition.
The lever action enabled shooters to fire rapidly — as many as 45 rounds per minute — which made a huge difference during the Civil War for Union troops battling Confederate soldiers armed with cumbersome muzzle loaders. “The lever action rifle, which is our signature model, is America’s unique contribution to firearm design. All the other types of firearm designs, like the bolt action from Germany, were from some other place,” Imperato said. Henry lever action rifles were carried out West after the Civil War and were used by cowboys and farmers.
Watch pretty much any Hollywood western movie, and it's most likely a lever action rifle that’s wielded by John Wayne or Gary Cooper, the weapon that’s sticking out of the leather holster on their horses. “There’s a heritage there.
Everyone always wants to be a cowboy,” said Imperato. Three shifts of employees, which include machinists, journeyman toolmakers and machine operators, work five days a week to keep up with demand. The plant doesn’t close for the nine-day gun-deer season like quite a few factories in Wisconsin, but many of the workers are hunters who manage to find time to pursue whitetails from their tree stands. “It’s our busy season. We can’t really shut down,” said Wickstrom, who is hunting opening weekend with his new Henry Long Ranger.308-caliber rifle. Inside the sprawling building, workers operate machines that turn molten metal into receivers that are polished, buffed and coated in brass, nickel or black. Steel rods, two feet long and 1-¼ inch round, are drilled, reamed and rifled to make barrels of various calibers.
Six-inch rectangular pieces of steel are transformed into tiny front sights attached to the end of barrels. All together — 62 individual pieces make up the Henry.30.30 rifle, for example. In the final assembly area, employees test fire every rifle in a small, relatively sound-proof room to check accuracy before they’re boxed and shipped. A worker wearing darkened safety glasses operates lasers to print individual serial numbers on each rifle, which are compiled for ATF records, as well as engraving for customers who want to give a rifle as a gift. “Obviously, safety is very important.
Every manufacturer will say that. But we make rifles, and we do many steps for quality and safety,” said Wickstrom. Henry is a private company, and Imperato declined to reveal annual revenues, but he said the firm sells around 300,000 rifles per year. The Rice Lake and Bayonne facilities employ a combined 425. Larry Mommsen, owner of Mommsen Sport in Chetek, has sold Henry Repeating Rifles since he opened his business 13 years ago, initially selling.22 rifles and Golden Boys, which feature a shiny gold-colored receiver. “When they opened the Rice Lake facility, it really made an impact on my business. When they came out with the.30.30, I had people standing in line to buy them.
I probably sold 50 that first year,” Mommsen said in a phone interview this past week as deer hunters flooded in to his shop during his busiest time of the year. Mommsen sells the.22-caliber Golden Boy for $445 and the.30.30 steel lever action made in nearby Rice Lake for $670. The.30.30 with brass receiver retails for $750. He also has sold as keepsakes a few fancy original Henry lever action rifles modeled after the one first built in 1860, which sell for more than $3,000. “A lot of it is the quality, and the location, of course.
The warranty and company backing is unbelievably good,” said Mommsen. “In fact, I’ve converted a lot of bolt action people to lever action because they’re made here in Wisconsin.”.
Contents. History Henry Repeating Arms was started by Louis Imperato and his son Anthony Imperato in in 1996. The first model produced was the Henry H001 Lever Action.22 and the first shipments were made in March 1997. The original corporate motto was 'Made in America and Priced Right'. Henry Repeating Arms takes its name from, the inventor who patented the first repeating rifle in 1860, known as the.
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There is no affiliation or lineage to Benjamin Tyler Henry or to the New Haven Arms Company, who sold the original Henry rifle from 1862 to 1864. Anthony Imperato secured the trademark to the Henry name in 1996.
Operations Henry Repeating Arms employs 475 people and operates two manufacturing facilities totaling 250,000 square feet. The company headquarters is located in and a second manufacturing facility is located in. Louis Imperato served as Chairman of the company from its start until his passing in November 2007. Anthony Imperato has served as the company President from the company’s inception through today. Andy Wickstrom is the Vice President/General Manager and Lemana Saran serves as Vice President/Assistant to the President. Products Henry Repeating Arms manufactures rifles and shotguns. The company produces a broad range of lever action rifles in both and calibers, in a variety of finishes, including alloy, steel, hardened brass, hardened silver, color case hardened, and All-Weather.
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The company’s signature model is the Henry Golden Boy, a rimfire lever action whose moniker is 'the gun that brings out the west in you'. The company has sold over one million of their model H001 Lever Action.22 rifle, which has become a staple of the firearms industry. The company donated serial number 1 million which was auctioned and raised over $50,000. The Henry Big Boy is a centerfire lever action that is ideal for brush hunting, home defense and cowboy action shooting. The Henry Long Ranger is a centerfire lever action that delivers bolt action distance and precision for big game hunts. The company resurrected the original Henry rifle and today it is offered in calibers. In a variety of finishes.
The Henry Lever Action is the only lever action shotgun on the market. The Henry US Survival AR-7 is an updated version of the U.S.
Air Force AR-7, a take-down.22 that is ideal for all outdoorsmen. All of the rifles components fit into the buttstock.
The Henry Mini Bolt is the ideal beginners' rifle, a stainless steel single shot.22, that is the official youth rifle of the USA Shooting Team. Henry Repeating Arms is the official firearms licensee of the, and several Henry Boy Scout editions are available. The company has a line of tribute rifles, honoring many deserving constituencies including those serving in the military, 1st responders, and the American Farmer. The Henry Corporate Editions program offers companies the opportunity to place their logo on a Henry rifle for employee retirements, dealer rewards, and corporate milestones. The Henry Single Shot Shotgun is available in hardened brass or steel in 12, 20 and 410 gauges. Download kamichama karin sub indo lengkap.
The Henry Single Shot rifle is also available in hardened brass or steel in over 10 centerfire calibers. Promotion Henry Repeating Arms corporate motto is 'Made in America or Not Made At All'. Awards Henry Repeating Arms was recognized for exceptional customer service in June 2016 by the American Business Awards, and received the Stevie Award for both Customer Service and Social Media.
It is the only time a firearms company has received these awards. Events Henry Repeating Arms held the record-breaking Henry 1000-Man Shoot in November 2016 at Ben Avery Shooting Center when 1000 participants fired Henry Golden Boy rifles simultaneously. Charitable endeavors Henry Repeating Arms 'Guns for Great Causes' is a charitable component of the company that focuses on individual sick children's cases, children's hospitals, veterans organizations, and 2nd Amendment/Shooting Sports/Wildlife conservation causes and organizations. References.
Maker New Haven Arms Company (Manufacturer) In 1855, the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company was formed and Oliver Winchester bought stock in the company. The next year, the offices were moved to New Haven, Connecticut and the name was changed to New Haven Arms Company. The Henry rifle was patented in 1860. In 1866 Oliver Winchester bought control of New Haven Arms Company and changed the name to Winchester Repeating Arms Company.
Dimensions / Weight Dimensions: 8' H x 43.5' W x 1.25' D Physical Description Henry Rifle, serial number 6,.44 caliber, forged steel, wooden stock, engraved gold mounting with floral design and engraved cartouche Lincoln/ President/U.S.A.' On right side. Top of barrel is stamped Henrys Patent Oct. 16, 1860/Manufactured New Haven Arms Company New Haven, Ct. Specific History This gold mounted, engraved Henry rifle was presented to Abraham Lincoln in an effort to obtain his influence in their purchase for the war effort. This rifle was awarded the National Rifle Association Collectors Society Gold Medal as an outstanding historical firearm. General History The Henry, the first practical, lever action, repeating rifle, is the immediate forerunner of the famous Winchester rifles. About 14,000 were made between 1860 and 1866 by the New Haven Arms Company.
Only about 1,731 Henry rifles were purchased by the Ordnance Department between 1862 and 1865. A number of units in the West purchased them at their own expense. It was especially popular in the border states of Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri and Indiana. The 1st Maine and 1st District of Columbia cavalry regiments are known to have been issued Henry rifles.
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