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The Woox Bravado Handguard takes the factory forend off your Henry Large Frame 45-70 Gov and replaces it with a piece of genuine American walnut that actually does something useful. This isn't just a cosmetic swap. The checkering at the contact points, the flared front and rear profile, and the rounded edges are all there to give you a more secure hold when your hands are cold, wet, or gloved, which matters a lot on a rifle chambered for a cartridge with real recoil behind it.
This handguard is built specifically for Henry Large Frame lever guns in 45-70 Government, part of a compatibility lineup that spans well over 100 Henry SKUs across several platform families. It's designed as a drop-in replacement, so you won't be sanding, filing, or fighting with it to get a proper fit. One thing worth knowing before you order: it's not set up to work with rifles running a straight large loop lever, so double check your configuration if that's how your rifle is set up.
Woox cuts the Bravado Handguard from Claro grade American walnut, precision machined in Italy and hand finished at their shop in Hickory, North Carolina. Because it's real wood and not a mold, no two pieces come out looking identical. Grain pattern, color depth, and figure will vary slightly from unit to unit, which is part of what makes a walnut upgrade feel personal instead of mass produced. The Color Case Hardened designation refers to the finish styling on this particular version, giving it a look that pairs well with rifles carrying that classic case hardened receiver aesthetic.
Built into the handguard are M-LOK slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, giving you several inches of usable rail space per side. That means a weapon light, a sling stud, or a bipod adapter can bolt straight on without needing an adapter rail or extra hardware. On a 45-70, having a stable, mountable forend also just makes the rifle easier to manage off a rest or a barrel, which hunters running this cartridge in the field will appreciate.
This handguard is built specifically for Henry Large Frame rifles chambered in 45-70 Government, and it's part of a fitment lineup covering well over 100 Henry SKUs. It's not compatible with rifles running a straight large loop lever, so it's worth confirming your exact configuration before ordering. Outside of that, it's designed as a straightforward drop-in for the Large Frame platform.
No, the handguard itself is genuine Claro grade American walnut, not metal. Color Case Hardened is just the finish name for this version, chosen to complement rifles that have that classic case hardened receiver look. The wood grain and craftsmanship are the same across Bravado handguard finishes, just styled differently.
Most owners install the Bravado Handguard themselves using basic hand tools, since it's built as a drop-in replacement for the factory forend. If you're not comfortable disassembling your lever gun's forend area, a local gunsmith can knock it out quickly. Either way, it's not a complicated job on a Henry Large Frame platform.
Yes, the handguard includes M-LOK slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions with several inches of usable rail space on each side. That gives you room to attach a weapon light, sling mount, or bipod adapter directly without extra hardware. It's one of the bigger upgrades over the factory forend, which has no mounting options at all.
| UPC | 810069396002 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SH.FRN112.12 |
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| Caliber/Gauge | .45-70 Government |
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