Although the Henry rifle was the technical marvel of its age, many American military minds doubted whether the average mid-nineteenth century soldier could effectively operate it, and as a result the new rifle saw only limited purchase and use during the Civil War. Yet it quickly became a legend, and these revolutionary rifles that one could "load on Sunday and shoot all week" acquitted themselves very well on the battlefield.

The Table of Contents includes the following:
* Foreword
* Introduction
* The Man: Benjamin Tyler Henry
* The Rifle: Henry's Patent Repeating Rifle
* Anatomy of a Henry Rifle
* Physical Characteristics of the Henry Rifle
* The Survey: A Detailed Study into the Anatomy of the Henry Rifle
* The Action: Toggle Link System
* Receivers
* Barrels
* Stocks
* Sights
* Serial Numbers
* Factory Inspector's Markings
* Weight of the Henry Rifle
* U.S. Martial Henry Rifles
* Engraved and Inscribed Henry Rifles
* Henry Rifles with Plated Finishes
* Variations
* Accouterments
* Ammunition/Bullet mold/Percussion Insert
* Special Interst Henry Rifles
* Wichester's Coming Rifle: Improved Henrys
* Collectibility of Henry Rifles
* Bibliography
* Index