Description
For years, Henry fans asked for one thing: a side loading gate like the old Winchesters and Marlins they grew up with. Henry listened, and the Side Gate Lever Action is the result. This .30-30 Winchester version gives you two ways to feed it. Top off rounds through the gate on the right side of the receiver, or use the removable tube magazine when it's time to unload safely without cycling live rounds through the action. Once you get used to having both options, it's hard to go back to a rifle that only offers one.
Brass Receiver, Walnut Stock, Real Craftsmanship
The hardened brass receiver isn't just for looks, it carries the same yield and tensile strength as steel while giving the rifle that unmistakable golden glow. Brass carries through to the buttplate and barrel band, set against richly figured American walnut with deep, crisp checkering that keeps your hands planted when the weather turns ugly. The 20" round blued steel barrel wears a fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with a diamond insert and an ivory bead front, a classic sight picture that's quick to pick up in low light. Prefer glass? The receiver comes drilled and tapped for a Weaver 63B mount, so adding a scope is a simple job.
A .30-30 That Earns Its Keep in the Deer Woods
The .30-30 Winchester has been filling freezers for well over a century, and there's a reason it never went away. Inside 200 yards it handles whitetail, hogs, and black bear with authority, and ammo is on the shelf just about everywhere. At 7.5 pounds with a 38.3" overall length and 14" length of pull, this rifle carries comfortably all day and swings fast in thick timber. A transfer bar safety means it's drop safe with the hammer down on a loaded chamber, no crossbolt safety cluttering up the lines. Sling swivel studs come installed, so it's ready for the field right out of the box.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
- Model: Side Gate Lever Action
- MPN: H024-3030
- UPC: 619835060457
- Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
- Action: Lever Action
- Capacity: 5+1
- Barrel: 20" Round Blued Steel
- Twist Rate: 1:12
- Receiver: Polished Hardened Brass, Drilled & Tapped
- Scope Mount Type: Weaver 63B
- Front Sight: Ramp with .062" Ivory Bead
- Rear Sight: Fully Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn with Diamond Insert
- Stock: Checkered American Walnut with Brass Buttplate
- Overall Length: 38.3"
- Weight: 7.5 lbs
What’s Included
- Henry Side Gate .30-30 lever action rifle
- Owner's manual
- Henry lock
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mount a scope on the Henry Side Gate .30-30?
Yes. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory and accepts a Weaver 63B scope mount, which you'll need to pick up separately. Since the rifle ejects out the side rather than the top, you can mount a scope low and centered over the bore without any offset.
How does loading work with both a side gate and a tube magazine?
You get the best of both systems. The side gate lets you top off the magazine quickly the traditional way, while the removable brass tube lets you unload the rifle without working every round through the chamber. Most owners load through the gate and use the tube mainly for safe unloading at the end of a hunt.
Is the brass receiver durable enough for regular hunting use?
It is. Henry uses a hardened brass alloy with yield and tensile strength comparable to steel, so it holds up to years of field use. It will develop a natural patina over time, which many owners like, and it polishes back to a shine easily if you prefer it bright.
What is the Henry Side Gate .30-30 best suited for?
This is a classic whitetail deer rifle first and foremost, and the .30-30 cartridge has enough punch for hogs and black bear at woods ranges too. The 20" barrel and 7.5 pound weight make it quick handling in a stand or still hunting through timber. Plenty of folks also buy it simply because it's a beautiful rifle that's a joy at the range.




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