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The original iron-framed 1860 Henry is one of the rarest lever guns in existence. Fewer than 400 left the factory before brass frames took over, and finding a surviving example today is nearly impossible at any price. Henry Repeating Arms brought that short-lived piece of history back to life with this rifle, built in the USA and true to Benjamin Tyler Henry's 1860 patterns and patents. The main departure from the original is the chambering, swapping the long-gone .44 rimfire for .44-40 Winchester, a cartridge that is easy to find and a natural fit for the design.
The receiver here is modern steel dressed in a striking color case hardened finish, with a matching case colored crescent buttplate to complete the look. Up front sits a one-piece blued octagonal barrel and magazine measuring a full 24.5 inches, capped with a classic blade front sight and a folding ladder rear that lets you dial in for distance the old-fashioned way. The stock is fancy grade American walnut, and the figure on these tends to draw a crowd at the range. Like the 1860 original, there is no forend and no loading gate. You load through the front of the magazine tube, and the follower rides the slot along the underside as you run the toggle link action.
The lever toggle link system is the same basic mechanism that made the 1860 Henry famous, the sixteen-shooter that Civil War soldiers said you could load on Sunday and shoot all week. In .44-40, this rifle holds 13 rounds in the tube, cycles with that smooth, short throw the toggle design is known for, and relies on a traditional half-cock hammer notch rather than any modern add-on safeties, which keeps the lines and the handling period correct.
At around 9 pounds with a 43 inch overall length, it settles nicely for offhand shooting and soaks up recoil from the mild .44-40 round. Whether it ends up as a cowboy action gun, a range companion, or the centerpiece of a collection, this is about as close as most of us will ever get to owning an iron-framed Henry.
Just like the 1860 original, this rifle loads through the front of the magazine tube rather than a side loading gate. You retract the follower, pivot the top of the tube, drop your .44-40 rounds in, and let the follower back down gently. It takes a little practice compared to a side-gate lever gun, but it is part of the rifle's character and gets quick once you have the hang of it.
No, and that is a good thing. The receiver is modern steel finished in color case hardening to replicate the look of the original iron-framed rifles, so you get the historical appearance with the strength and durability of contemporary materials. The originals numbered fewer than 400 units, which is why this recreation exists in the first place.
It uses a traditional half-cock notch on the hammer instead of any modern crossbolt or tang safety. Henry kept the rifle true to the 1860 patterns, so there are no added safety levers or buttons to break up the classic lines. It handles exactly the way a period Henry would.
It is a natural fit. The .44-40 Winchester chambering is a staple in cowboy action circles, the toggle link action cycles smoothly, and the 13-round tube covers a full stage without reloading. The 24.5 inch barrel and roughly 9 pound weight also make it steady and soft-shooting on the clock.
| UPC | 619835100054 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | H011IF |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 24.5'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .44-40 Winchester |
| Capacity | 13-Round |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 49.4500 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 8.8 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Hammer |
| Shipping Weight | 11.35 |
| Sights | Folding Ladder |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
| State Restriction (OR) | NO SALE TO OREGON |
| State Restriction (RI) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND |
| State Restriction (WA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON |
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