Description
There's something about a color case hardened receiver that makes a lever gun feel special, and Henry got the look right on this one. The swirled case colors sit against a 16.5 inch blued octagon barrel and checkered American walnut furniture, so it has the appearance of a rifle from another century with the build quality Henry is known for today. Chambered in .357 Magnum, it also runs .38 Special, which keeps range days cheap and recoil soft while still giving you a legitimate woods cartridge when you load the hot stuff.
Why the Big Boy Carbine Earns Its Keep
The carbine-length barrel brings overall length down to 34.1 inches, which makes a real difference in a truck, a blind, or thick brush. Henry's side gate setup is the best of both worlds: top the magazine off through the gate like a traditional lever gun, or pull the removable tube to unload without cycling live rounds through the action. Capacity is 7+1 with magnums, and the large-loop lever gives you plenty of room to work the action with gloves on. A transfer bar safety means the hammer can ride safely over a loaded chamber without a manual safety cluttering up the receiver.
Sights, Stock, and Setup on the Color Case Hardened Carbine
Out of the box you get a brass bead front paired with a fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with a diamond insert, a sight picture that is quick up close and precise enough to stretch the .357 out to sensible distances. The receiver comes drilled and tapped if you'd rather run glass, and factory swivel studs make adding a sling simple. The straight-grip walnut stock wears clean checkering and a solid rubber recoil pad, though with a 7.41 pound carbine in this caliber, recoil is more of a nudge than a shove.
Whether it rides in a scabbard, pairs with a .357 revolver, or just earns a spot as the prettiest gun in the safe that still gets shot every weekend, this Big Boy pulls its weight.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
- Model Number (MPN): H012GMRCC
- UPC: 619835200419
- Action: Lever Action, Large Loop Lever
- Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
- Capacity: 7+1 Rounds
- Barrel: 16.5" Octagon, Blued Steel
- Rate of Twist: 1:16
- Overall Length: 34.1"
- Weight: 7.41 lbs
- Receiver Finish: Color Case Hardened Steel, Drilled and Tapped
- Front Sight: Brass Bead
- Rear Sight: Fully Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn with Diamond Insert
- Stock: Checkered American Walnut, Straight Grip
- Length of Pull: 14"
- Safety: Transfer Bar
What’s Included
- Henry Big Boy Color Case Hardened Carbine rifle
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Henry Big Boy Color Case Hardened Carbine shoot .38 Special?
Yes. Like a .357 Magnum revolver, this carbine handles both .357 Magnum and .38 Special. Running .38s makes for a soft-shooting, budget-friendly range session, and you can switch to full-power magnums for hunting or defense without changing a thing.
How do you load and unload this Big Boy Carbine?
You get two options, which is one of the big draws of Henry's Side Gate design. You can top off through the loading gate on the right side of the receiver like a traditional lever gun, or remove the inner magazine tube to dump rounds without cycling them through the action. That removable tube makes unloading at the end of the day quick and simple.
Can I mount a scope on the Henry Big Boy Carbine?
Yes, the receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory and accepts Henry's BB-RSM scope mount. That said, the factory brass bead front and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear are well suited to the practical range of the .357 cartridge, so plenty of owners never bother with glass.
What is the large-loop lever for?
The oversized loop gives your hand extra room to cycle the action, which is a genuine help when you're wearing gloves in cold weather. It also adds a bit of classic Western character to the carbine. Some folks buy it for the function, others for the look, and either way it works the same smooth Henry action.





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