Sirs, I own a Henry .22 LR lever action rifle. I am very fond of this rifle because it was a Christmas present to my son on his 14th birthday and he has enjoyed it since; he is now 21 and would like to keep it to pass on to his own son. I live in Pascagoula MS and our home was ravaged by Hurrican Katrina in August of last year. Although the rifle was in a fire proof safe it was submerged in 3.5 feet of salt water when the 30 foot surge came in; I live 3/4 mile from the gulf and 1 block from the river and our house is on a bayou.
We are just now getting our house back in move in shape and I have not been able to do much to resurrect the rifle. It has considerable visible rust and I am sure the interior looks the same. I would like for you to evaluate whether it can be repaired and put back to the way it was. It may be that you recommend I purchase a new one. Just let me know. I will send it via UPS early next week. Thank you. Dr. N. Dale Ledford
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Thank you and your family for owning a Henry and for your kind words. Please send it in with a note to my attention.
Anthony Imperato, President Henry Repeating Arms, Co. ___________________________
Dear Mr. Imperato. Thank you so much for replying to my inquiry so long ago. We have been so busy getting our lives back in order, trying to go to work every day, and getting back into our home that I have not had time to devote to the restoration of my Henry .22. If your offer to send it to you is still there I will do so as soon as I hear from you. Thank you so much. Dale ___________________________
Yes offer still stands. Anthony Imperato, President Henry Repeating Arms, Co. ___________________________
Mr. Imperato. I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your generosity in replacing my Henry .22 rifle that was essentially destroyed in hurricane Katrina. My son and I really enjoyed that .22 and I would have gladly paid for a new one. I will always remember you and your company. Dale