The Henry H12 Classic Carbine in .44 Magnum/.44 Special (brand part no. H012GR) is a steel-framed lever gun cut down for quick handling in thick cover. A 16.5-inch round blued barrel, a matte blued receiver and a genuine American walnut stock give it the traditional Henry look at a carry-friendly 34 inches overall. Henry’s smooth lever action cycles naturally for fast follow-up shots, and a side loading gate lets you top off the tube magazine without unloading it. It is a natural pick for brush hunting, ranch use and range time with a mild-recoiling pistol caliber. Every H12 is built in America by Henry Repeating Arms.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .44 Magnum/.44 Special, a pistol-caliber pairing that keeps recoil manageable in a lightweight carbine.
• Magazine capacity is 8 rounds in a tube magazine, enough for a full day of hunting without constant reloading.
• The loading arrangement is a side loading gate on a removable tube magazine, so the rifle can be topped off as needed.
• Barrel length is 16.5 inches, a carbine profile that swings quickly in tight timber and around vehicles.
• The barrel is round blued steel with a 1:20 rate of twist.
• Overall length is 34 inches and weight is 6.59 pounds, so the rifle carries easily all day.
• The stock is American walnut with a checkered straight grip and a black solid rubber recoil pad, a combination that handles recoil and stays steady when wet.
• Sights are a brass bead front with a fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with a diamond insert, the classic open-sight setup for woods ranges.
• The receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope base, and the rifle includes sling swivel studs for carry.
• The safety is an internal transfer bar system, which blocks the hammer from striking the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the side gate change how I load it? The side loading gate lets you add cartridges to the tube magazine without unloading the rifle first. Henry pairs the gate with a removable tube magazine on this model.

Can I mount a scope on it? Yes. The receiver is drilled and tapped, so a scope base can be installed, and the fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight remains for open-sight use.

Does it have a manual safety? Henry builds this rifle with an internal transfer bar safety system rather than an external manual safety.

Buy the Henry H12 Classic Carbine Lever-Action Rifle, .44 Magnum/.44 Special, 16.5-Inch Barrel, Side Gate, 8-Round

A short, steel-framed lever gun in a pistol caliber is hard to beat for brush and ranch work, and this carbine delivers it with a walnut stock and a blued finish that holds up to use. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more lever action rifles while you are here.