The Henry Big Boy Steel .45 Colt rifle is a blued steel lever gun with a 20-inch barrel and a side loading gate (Henry part no. H012GC). Henry builds it with a round blued steel barrel, blued 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 .45 Colt, the cartridge this model is built around.
• The barrel is 20-inch round blued steel, a round profile that keeps the look plain and traditional.
• 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 blued steel, a subdued matte-blue look that keeps reflection down in the field.
• Overall length is 37.5 inches, balanced for carrying afield and shooting offhand.
• Unloaded weight is about 7.00 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

Can I put a scope on it? Yes. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts.

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.

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

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