Henry Big Boy Steel Carbine Lever Action Rifle .38 Special - Blue/Black, 16.5" Barrel, 7+1 Rounds, Wood, American Walnut Stock
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While we are fond of the brass tradition begun by B.T. Henry’s 1860 rifle, we do understand that today’s hunter may prefer something a shade lighter on the mountain, and the 2015 introduction of the Big Boy Steel carries on the same brush gun appeal of the brass-framed Big Boys in its overall configuration, but with upgraded features for the modern hunter, while weighing in 1.68 lbs. less than its shiny cousin.
The 7 lbs. steel Big Boy hangs its 20” round barrel and checkered walnut furniture on a matte-finished blued steel frame that’s drilled & tapped for optional scope mounts, and uses the same adjustable Western-style sights as the standard Big Boy, with the same sliding transfer bar “safety” system in its hammer. Most of the weight savings is due to the steel frame being lighter than a brass counterpart to begin with, and less steel in the thinner barrel walls than an octagon version.
To make sure the steel Big Boy stays easy on the shoulder in any of its three calibers, the .357 Magnum/.38 Special, .44 Magnum/.44 Special, and .45 Colt; we’ve added a ventilated rubber recoil pad. For hands-free hiking up or down, it wears sling swivel studs; and we’ve also added a rifle-style fore-end cap instead of the usual carbine-type barrel band.
A perfect choice for the new straight-walled cartridge hunting laws in Ohio, Indiana, Southern Michigan, and those pending in other areas; with its subdued no-spook-em dark finish and easy-to-maneuver dimensions, we’ve got that brand new deer rifle you’ve been looking for right here.
And, the 2015 success of the Big Boy Steel model led to the 2016 introduction of the Big Boy Steel Carbine, in the same three calibers, with the same blued frame and round barrel, this time in 16.5” length. It comes with our glove-friendly oversized lever, and a seven-round magazine capacity. Nearly a half-pound lighter, and with an overall length of 34”, this is one trim partner to your favorite revolver in any of those three calibers, and it’s a great compact trailgun on its own.
Specifications:
- Model: Big Boy Steel Carbine
- Action: Lever Action
- Finish: Blued
- Stock: American Walnut
- Weight: 6.59 lbs.
- Caliber: .357 Magnum | .38 Special
- Capacity: 7 + 1
- Barrel: 16.5"
- Overall Length: 34"
- Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-16"
- Sights: FS:Brass Bead/RS:Semi-Buckhorn
- Safety: Transfer Bar
- Additional Info: Large Loop Lever
- Additional Info: Checkered Straight-Style Stock
- Additional Info: Rounded Barrel
- Drilled/Tapped: Yes
| Model H012MR |
Condition Factory New |
| Bud's Item # 362 |
UPC 619835200082 |
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Manufacturer Henry Repeating Arms |
While we are fond of the brass tradition begun by B.T. Henry’s 1860 rifle, we do understand that today’s hunter may prefer something a shade lighter on the mountain, and the 2015 introduction of the Big Boy Steel carries on the same brush gun appeal of the brass-framed Big Boys in its overall configuration, but with upgraded features for the modern hunter, while weighing in 1.68 lbs. less than its shiny cousin.
The 7 lbs. steel Big Boy hangs its 20” round barrel and checkered walnut furniture on a matte-finished blued steel frame that’s drilled & tapped for optional scope mounts, and uses the same adjustable Western-style sights as the standard Big Boy, with the same sliding transfer bar “safety” system in its hammer. Most of the weight savings is due to the steel frame being lighter than a brass counterpart to begin with, and less steel in the thinner barrel walls than an octagon version.
To make sure the steel Big Boy stays easy on the shoulder in any of its three calibers, the .357 Magnum/.38 Special, .44 Magnum/.44 Special, and .45 Colt; we’ve added a ventilated rubber recoil pad. For hands-free hiking up or down, it wears sling swivel studs; and we’ve also added a rifle-style fore-end cap instead of the usual carbine-type barrel band.
A perfect choice for the new straight-walled cartridge hunting laws in Ohio, Indiana, Southern Michigan, and those pending in other areas; with its subdued no-spook-em dark finish and easy-to-maneuver dimensions, we’ve got that brand new deer rifle you’ve been looking for right here.
And, the 2015 success of the Big Boy Steel model led to the 2016 introduction of the Big Boy Steel Carbine, in the same three calibers, with the same blued frame and round barrel, this time in 16.5” length. It comes with our glove-friendly oversized lever, and a seven-round magazine capacity. Nearly a half-pound lighter, and with an overall length of 34”, this is one trim partner to your favorite revolver in any of those three calibers, and it’s a great compact trailgun on its own.
Specifications:
- Model: Big Boy Steel Carbine
- Action: Lever Action
- Finish: Blued
- Stock: American Walnut
- Weight: 6.59 lbs.
- Caliber: .357 Magnum | .38 Special
- Capacity: 7 + 1
- Barrel: 16.5"
- Overall Length: 34"
- Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-16"
- Sights: FS:Brass Bead/RS:Semi-Buckhorn
- Safety: Transfer Bar
- Additional Info: Large Loop Lever
- Additional Info: Checkered Straight-Style Stock
- Additional Info: Rounded Barrel
- Drilled/Tapped: Yes
categories. Action seems very smooth. Shot two types of 357 ammo through it and both cycled with no problems. Can’t comment on factory sights since I removed the rear sight and replaced it with a RPP aperture sight, which which I was able to shoot a 1.5” group after 4 adjustments.
The wood on the gun is beautiful. One small nick in the forestock when it arrived. I hated to see it, but figured there would be worse eventually. After my first outing, I noticed the forestock had about 1/8” of vertical play where it tucks into the front of the receiver. Was able to detach the forestock and add some filler to the bottom of the forestock cavity that cradles the magazine tube. This fixed the issue perfectly and permanently, and now the forestock mates up just right with the receiver.
Still, kind of disappointing that I had to do that with a brand new rifle.
Also, the recoil pad makes the lever only just a bit uncomfortable at the far end of the ejection cycle. This might have to do with the large lever loop as well. I find I am reaching just a bit too far during cycling rather than doing it comfortably. I plan on replacing the lever with one like on the X series. In the meantime, I removed the large recoil pad (which is not needed in this caliber) and will be making a thinner custom pad that will make the gun more comfortable for me during cycling.
For reference, I am 5’ 9”, 150 lb. I wear medium size shirts and jackets, so it’s not like I’m so diminutive that this gun is too large for me.
In fact, I really like the size and weight of this carbine.
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