Description
Lever guns used to make you choose between tradition and practicality. The Big Boy X Model from Henry Repeating Arms splits the difference nicely. You still get the buttery Henry action, a blued steel receiver, and the big .45 Colt cartridge, but everything else is set up for the field. The black synthetic pistol grip stock shrugs off rain, mud, and truck bed abuse in a way walnut never will, and the solid rubber recoil pad keeps the big bore pleasant through a long afternoon of shooting.
A Suppressor-Ready Big Boy X Model
The 17.4 inch round blued barrel wears a 5/8×24 threaded muzzle with a screw-on protector, so adding a can or another muzzle device is as simple as it gets. Up top, a bright fiber optic front sight pairs with a fully adjustable fiber optic rear for fast, easy aiming in low light, exactly when hogs and deer tend to move. If you prefer glass, the receiver comes drilled and tapped for Henry's scope mount. The forend adds M-LOK slots on the sides and a Picatinny rail underneath for a light, laser, or bipod, plus sling studs are already in place.
Feeding the .45 Colt Lever Action
Capacity is 7+1, and Henry gives you two ways to manage it. Top off through the side loading gate like a traditional lever gun, or pull the removable tube magazine to unload safely without cycling every round through the action. The oversized loop lever runs smoothly with gloves on, and the transfer bar safety means it only fires when you pull the trigger, no crossbolt button cluttering up the lines.
Where the Big Boy X Earns Its Keep
At 7.3 pounds and just 36.3 inches overall, this carbine carries easily in a blind, on an ATV, or through thick timber. Inside 100 yards or so, .45 Colt puts a big, heavy bullet on target with mild recoil, which makes it a solid pick for deer and hogs at woods distances, a handy ranch rifle, or simply a fun way to burn through an afternoon at the range. It pairs especially well with a .45 Colt revolver if you like keeping one cartridge for everything.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
- Model: Big Boy X Model
- MPN: H012CX
- UPC: 619835200242
- Caliber: .45 Colt
- Action: Lever Action
- Capacity: 7+1 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 17.4" Round Blued Steel, Threaded 5/8×24
- Twist Rate: 1:16"
- Overall Length: 36.3"
- Weight: 7.3 lbs
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Fully Adjustable Fiber Optic Rear
- Stock: Black Synthetic Pistol Grip with M-LOK and Picatinny Rail
- Length of Pull: 14"
- Safety: Transfer Bar
- Receiver: Blued Steel, Drilled and Tapped
What’s Included
- Henry Big Boy X Model .45 Colt lever-action rifle
- Screw-on thread protector
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mount a suppressor on the Henry Big Boy X Model?
Yes, that's one of its headline features. The 17.4 inch barrel comes threaded at 5/8×24, the standard pitch for most .45 caliber suppressors and muzzle devices, and Henry includes a thread protector to keep those threads clean when you're running it bare.
How do you load and unload the Big Boy X in .45 Colt?
You get the best of both worlds here. There's a traditional side loading gate for topping off rounds one at a time, plus a removable tube magazine so you can unload without racking every cartridge through the action. Total capacity is 7 in the tube plus one in the chamber.
Can I put a scope or red dot on this rifle?
Yes. The blued steel receiver is drilled and tapped and works with Henry's BB-RSM scope mount, so adding an optic is straightforward. Out of the box you get a fiber optic front sight and a fully adjustable fiber optic rear, which are quick to pick up even in dim light.
Is .45 Colt enough for deer hunting?
At woods ranges, absolutely. From a rifle-length barrel, .45 Colt picks up noticeable velocity over a revolver and delivers a big, heavy bullet that does its job well on deer and hogs inside 100 yards or so. Recoil stays mild too, which makes practice easy and follow-up shots quick.





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