The Henry Rifle is a lever-action rifle designed by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860. It was one of the first successful repeating rifles, allowing the shooter to fire multiple rounds without reloading after each shot. The rifle was chambered for the .44 Henry cartridge, which provided significant firepower for its time. The Henry Rifle gained fame during the American Civil War and was favored by Union soldiers for its reliability and rapid rate of fire. Its innovative design laid the groundwork for future repeating firearms, influencing the development of later models like the Winchester Rifle.