Ben, that's a nice looking gun and obviously of very high quality.

I would like to see a close-up of the barrel flats and the water table as well as any other proofing marks found on this gun.

Your gun is light for an 8b rifle. That is going to be a big factor in your "enjoyment" of this gun. An 8b rifle is quite a handfull to shoot.

Here's a video of one of our members shooting his Henry 8b rifle, which weighs over 16 lbs.

https://youtu.be/q-rqYg0GcMQ

And here I am shooting the very same 8b Henry rifle off the bench (in slow-motion). Notice the cartridges in the foreground just off my right elbow.

https://youtu.be/TYuNQk7fiX0

Good luck with your new toy, and keep us informed of your progress.

Curl