Benjamin Tyler Henry was an American inventor best known for creating the Henry rifle, a revolutionary repeating firearm. Born on October 22, 1821, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he developed the rifle in the 1860s, which featured a unique lever-action mechanism that allowed for faster firing compared to traditional single-shot guns. The Henry rifle gained popularity during the American Civil War, where it was used by Union soldiers. Its design laid the groundwork for future firearms and contributed to the evolution of repeating rifles. Henry's innovations significantly impacted the development of firearms technology in the United States.