Tinman
.308 Win
Picked up a Henry Big Boy in .357 mag the other day. Traded a Rossi 92 in .357. Both were in great condition. Just added the large loop lever to the Henry.
Henry Big Boy
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That Henry is nice, but I'm not about to give up my Rossi lever gun. I might buy a Henry outright.
Tinman
.308 Win
I have another Rossi in .45 colt with a 20” barrel. The one I traded in had the 24” ss octogon barrel. It was very heavy.
Tinman
.308 Win
Everyone needs a lever gun.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
Agreed. I have a Winchester 94 30-30 and I love that rifle. I would like to get a lever gun in .357 or 45lc at some point.
Hochulsucks1234
.44 mag
I love my big boys. All mine are top loaders with octagon barrels. I am really wanting a color case hardened side gate octagon model. Problem is I have all the calibers it is made in, so I may just need to have a 2 big boys in the same caliber!
Beerman
6.5 Creedmoor
Same. Mine was built in 1986. I really like it. Still looks brand new.
thegatman
.308 Win
Smooth action on the Big Boy in 357. Had trouble with the Rossi. Went down the road.
S&W Fan
.475 A&M Magnum
I did this to my Rossi 92 several years ago with great results
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FRANKIE
.308 Win
Those who own a fine Henry rifle make sure you own the Henry sight adjustment brass hammer and punch. Yeah you can use an alternate but it’s just the right weight and really nice. Hickory handle and nice case. Really works perfect. They gave me mine complimentary, but only $35 buying it from Henry.
Jmac00
.475 A&M Magnum
Henry's quality is unmatched in today's world, I would love to have one, but I HATE, ABSOLUTELY DESPISE, a large(r) caliber with a Tube feed.
now I see they came out with a side gate rifle,
after I bought a Rem-Lin 45-70. I still love my Rem-Lin, but I would have prefered a Henry
now I see they came out with a side gate rifle,
after I bought a Rem-Lin 45-70. I still love my Rem-Lin, but I would have prefered a Henry
Tinman
.308 Win
I now have two Henry’s. A Golden Boy and a Big Boy. Love them both. Would love to find one in .45LC. If I do, then I would trade or sell my Rossi 92 in .45LC.
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ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
I never used to like the mix of modern tactical and the lever gun, but this video just changed my mind, lol.
FRANKIE
.308 Win
“Henry's quality is unmatched in today's world, I would love to have one, but I HATE, ABSOLUTELY DESPISE, a large(r) caliber with a Tube feed.”Henry's quality is unmatched in today's world, I would love to have one, but I HATE, ABSOLUTELY DESPISE, a large(r) caliber with a Tube feed.
now I see they came out with a side gate rifle,
That’s why I got rid of it.
But I still have the little dandy sight adjustment kit.
Nevar
.357 mag
YUP nothing like A lever Gun
Mine is A 1955 Winchester 94 30-30 20" barrel , steel butt plate. Weaver K3 60-B scope on a Williams mount.
Both gun shops I took it to said Probably never fired other than sighted in.. On line search said Could be A rare Factory mount/scope. Scope is like 95% or better , clear of fog.. Came with A small paper tag [ like old Gun shop ] and A cloth Grey gun Sock
Mine is A 1955 Winchester 94 30-30 20" barrel , steel butt plate. Weaver K3 60-B scope on a Williams mount.
Both gun shops I took it to said Probably never fired other than sighted in.. On line search said Could be A rare Factory mount/scope. Scope is like 95% or better , clear of fog.. Came with A small paper tag [ like old Gun shop ] and A cloth Grey gun Sock
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ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
I've always wanted a pre 64 Winchester 94. I traded for a 1973 model, not knowing any better. It's still an awesome gun and I love it. The pre64's have gone up so much in price though.
Vapor
.308 Win
I'd like a 94, old marlin 336, or even a Henry side gate, but I don't personally want brass receiver. I'm too rough on stuff for that.
Catskillkid
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I don't know why but I keep thinking that I need a lever action in my stable (everything I have is either semi-auto, bolt, or pump action). Was reading an article about the new Ruger made Marlins and I started getting all tingly inside thinking about them. The Henrys are cool too.
FRANKIE
.308 Win
Marlin 336 I second. Especially the JM
The Henry receiver of course is not really brass
But a very thin plating and they sad-fully discolor.
1075tech
.338 Win Mag
Local guy is selling a JM pre-safety 1894 in 38/357. I'm so tempted. Maybe I really don't need to make the mortgage payment this month
S&W Fan
.475 A&M Magnum
If it’s reasonably priced I’d grab it ! They will only get more expensive .
1075tech
.338 Win Mag
Definition of "reasonable" varies considerably. He's asking $1200 which seems to be current market. FWIW, I paid $500 for my JM pre-safety 1894 44 Mag in November 20.
S&W Fan
.475 A&M Magnum
I agree and $1200 is FAR from reasonable.
m1a_scoutguy
.40 S&W
For a fun/tactical rifle, I agree the tube feed by itself is not the best option, so with that said when I bought my Henry in 357 I made sure I purchased the newer version with the side gate loading, a huge difference! I have a cartridge belt and have even played around with shooting/moving/reloading as I move & pulled rounds off the belt, yes it's different and challenging but dam fun!“Henry's quality is unmatched in today's world, I would love to have one, but I HATE, ABSOLUTELY DESPISE, a large(r) caliber with a Tube feed.”
That’s why I got rid of it.
But I still have the little dandy sight adjustment kit.