The Henry Big Boy Color Case Hardened .357 Magnum/.38 Special side gate rifle pairs a color case hardened steel receiver with a 20-inch octagon barrel (Henry part no. H012GMCC). Henry builds it with a octagon blued steel barrel, color case hardened steel receiver and American walnut furniture, in the classic lever-action layout that works for hunting, trail use and Saturday range sessions. A side loading gate lets the tube be topped off through the receiver, and the removable tube magazine allows safe, quick unloading. An internal transfer bar safety adds modern protection, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. It comes from Henry Repeating Arms, a maker that builds its firearms in the USA.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .357 Magnum/.38 Special, so the rifle also feeds the lighter .38 Special.
• The barrel is 20-inch octagon blued steel, an octagon profile that keeps the traditional lever-gun look.
• Magazine capacity is 10 rounds, loaded through a removable tube.
• A side loading gate lets the tube be topped off through the receiver, and the removable tube allows safe unloading.
• The receiver finish is color case hardened steel, a heat-treated look of swirling blues, purples and golds that is different on every rifle.
• Overall length is 37.5 inches, balanced for carrying afield and shooting offhand.
• Unloaded weight is about 7.84 pounds, which settles the gun on target without feeling heavy.
• Sights are a fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with a diamond insert paired with a brass bead front sight, a traditional buck-and-bead setup.
• The safety is a transfer bar, which keeps the firing pin from touching a cartridge unless the trigger is pulled.
• The furniture is American walnut with a checkered straight grip, a genuine walnut stock that carries Henry’s classic look.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it have a side loading gate? Yes. A side loading gate lets you top off the tube through the receiver, and the removable tube magazine allows safe unloading.

Does it also shoot .38 Special? Yes. The .357 Magnum/.38 Special chambering handles both cartridges.

What is the barrel length and twist? The barrel is 20-inch octagon blued steel with a 1:16 twist.

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