The Henry H12 Classic .44 Magnum/.44 Special lever-action rifle (Henry Repeating Arms part no. H012G) is a steel-framed lever gun finished in matte blue with genuine American walnut furniture. Henry fits it with a 20-inch round blued steel barrel, a side loading gate and a removable tube magazine, so the rifle can be topped off in the field and still unloaded safely. A semi-buckhorn rear sight and brass bead front sight give it the traditional look, while the drilled and tapped receiver accepts a scope mount. It suits woods hunting, ranch work and range days with the control and low recoil of a pistol-caliber carbine.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .44 Magnum/.44 Special, a pistol cartridge with mild recoil in a 7-pound rifle.
• Magazine capacity is 10 rounds in the tube, enough for a full day afield without constant reloading.
• The barrel is a 20-inch round blued steel tube with a 1:20 rate of twist, long enough for full velocity from the .44 Magnum.
• Overall length is 37.5 inches, a balanced size for carrying in the field.
• The rifle weighs 7.00 pounds, enough heft to tame .44 Magnum recoil.
• A side loading gate lets you top off the tube without taking the rifle off your shoulder, alongside the removable tube magazine.
• Sights are a fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with a diamond insert and a brass bead front, a traditional pairing that is quick to pick up.
• The receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope mount, so an optic can be added without gunsmithing.
• The stock is American walnut with a checkered straight grip, a 14-inch length of pull and a black rubber recoil pad.
• The safety is a transfer bar system built into the action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this Henry have a side loading gate? Yes. This H12 Classic has a side gate for topping off the magazine tube, and the tube also removes for unloading.

What barrel length and caliber does this H12 Classic use? It has a 20-inch round blued steel barrel chambered in .44 Magnum/.44 Special, with a 1:20 rate of twist.

Can I mount a scope on it? Yes. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and Henry lists the BB-RSM scope mount for it.

Buy the Henry H12 Classic Side Gate Lever-Action Rifle, .44 Magnum/.44 Special, 20-Inch Barrel, Blued Walnut

The H12 Classic is a plain-spoken lever gun built for work in the woods and fun at the range. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see the rest of our lever action rifles.