The Henry Side Gate lever-action rifle in .45-70 Government is the first center-fire Henry with a side loading gate, so you can top off the tube magazine without removing it (Henry part no. H024-4570). It pairs a polished hardened brass receiver and brass buttplate with an American walnut stock and a 19.8-inch round blued steel barrel. The ivory bead ramp front sight and fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight are ready for brush hunting, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope. Henry rates it for deer and elk at up to 125 yards, which makes it a brush rifle in the classic lever-gun sense.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45-70 Government, a classic big-bore cartridge for close-range North American big game.
• Magazine capacity is 4 rounds, a practical count for the heavy .45-70 loads.
• The barrel is 19.8 inches of round blued steel, short enough to handle quickly in brush.
• The rate of twist is 1:20, the rate Henry specifies for this .45-70 barrel.
• The receiver is polished hardened brass, a durable finish that develops character over time.
• Loading is through a side gate or the removable tube magazine, so you can top off in the field or unload quickly and safely.
• The sights are an ivory bead ramp front and a fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with a diamond insert, which are quick to pick up on close targets.
• The receiver is drilled and tapped for Weaver 63B bases, making it simple to add a scope.
• The stock is American walnut with a straight grip and a brass buttplate, with a 14 inch length of pull.
• The rifle uses a transfer bar safety, a design that prevents the hammer from reaching the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Side Gate different from other Henry lever actions? It adds a side loading gate to the tube magazine, so you can load rounds through the gate or remove the tube for quick, safe unloading.

How long and heavy is the rifle? Henry lists the overall length at 38.1 inches and the weight at about 7.09 pounds.

Can I mount a scope on it? Yes. The receiver is drilled and tapped for Weaver 63B bases, and it also ships with open sights.

Buy the Henry Side Gate Lever-Action Rifle in .45-70 Government

The Side Gate brings a modern loading option to the traditional brass-framed Henry lever action without giving up its looks. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more lever-action rifles while you are here.