The New Henry rifle.

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i would be very interested in a henry problem is the only ones i see around here are 22s. woud like to see a 30-30 close up
 
I have seen the 30-30 in both Blue and Brass and both are very nice leverguns. The lever is smooth as silk and the balance is good too. I held them at the gun shop so there was no shooting going on so I can't say how well they shoot. I wouldn't be surprised if they shoot as well as my .22LR Henry...
 
Its only offered in 44-40. Other than the caliber, this is an exact model of the 1860 Henry, one piece barrel and all. :)
 
I would wait to see independent reports on accuracy as well as problems, i.e. jamming, etc. It is an old story, she is gorgeous but can she cook and darn socks?
 
Glad to see Henery is making this old rifle again. The Italians are good guns, but I'm willing to pay the extra money for this since it's from the original maker and made in the USA.

I too wish they made one in .45 Colt. Maybe someday!
 
The Italians are good guns, but I'm willing to pay the extra money for this since it's from the original maker and made in the USA.
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Yes, made in the USA and from a great company, but the Henry Repeating Arms company has no historical connection to the original rifle.
 
Original maker? In my mind, someone buying a name who has nothing whatsoever to do with the original maker is not the original maker.

But maybe that's just me.

I had read somewhere that some model Henry's just had brass plates on the side of the receiver instead of being solid. Lots of people like the brand, and I've read they have very good customer service, but it doesn't sound like something I'd be interested in.

As long as my 125 year old '73 keeps shooting, I'm good for a while. :rolleyes:
 
Yeah..just like Springfield Armory..they are just trying to co-opt the name for success.

Made in the USA isn't worth $600+ to me when the Uberti is considered a quality rifle.

All things being equal...I would buy the Uberti even if it was $10 less.
 
Henry has been making rifles for a long time. My neighbor has a presentation model 30-30. It's excellent quality and the action is smooth as butter. Someone I work with just bought a lever gun in 45-70 and it's equally as smooth.
 
The 1860 is a well-made gun, shoots well, no malfunctions in the one I worked with.
The price reflects the costs of building it in the US.

It's sourced from four states & the quality is not cheap.
Denis
 
have to ask why? I have one in 44-40. would not want one in 45! botttle neck case give no blow by which I have seen in the 45's accuracy of the 44-40 is a lot better from what I have seen at 100yrds. bottle neck case gives a better seal over the straight wall 45. less fouling back into the action.
If just to match your 45 handgun then I guess. I don't own a 45 if I was to buy I would buy a handgun in 44-40. THATS JUST ME.
 
What do you think? The same as the Second and Third Generation Colt percussion revolvers that they were involved in, that is, people will buy them and just keep them in their original boxes as collectors pieces and go out and buy the Uberti built Henry to shoot?
 
I'm hearing of people shooting them.

The Made In USA matters to some.
Customer service if needed is typically much easier with Henry.
And so on.
Denis
 
They have made them for a long time? Depends on your thoughts on long time. Pass here on a company miss marketing their history. I'd stick with a Winchester (who coincidentally hired tyler Henry back in the days ago). But I don't own either I piercer older marlins.
 
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They have made them for a long time? Depends on your thoughts on long time. Pass here on a company miss marketing their history. I'd stick with a Winchester (who coincidentally hired tyler Henry back in the days ago). But I don't own either I piercer older marlins.
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You are going to stick with a Winchester? Funny because Winchester is now a bought name and are being manufactured in Japan. At least the Henry rifles are made in USA with all American parts.
 
I have been pestering Henry for a while to do a 45 LC version just like the Winchester Trapper. No go they say. I for one am not interested in all the brass bling. I want a functional lever gun in 45 LC to match my revolver I carry for around the farm.
 
Why did they choose the 44-40 over the 45 Long Colt? I figuring making those one piece barrels that the original Henry has is expensive so one caliber only offered as today anyway. But, its a beautiful American made lever rifle and I'm saving up right now for it.

I think I'll buy the plain one and have it sent out to have it engraved. :)
 
.45 Colt is a revolver cartridge with straight wall case, which has only recently been adapted to lever action rifles.

The .44-40 has a certain amount of taper which seems to benefit a black powder cartridge used in lever action rifles. Plus .44-40 was adapted to revolvers way back in the day. .44-40 rifle & revolver combo has some history.

I don't think .45 Colt in black powder loads would be a good choice in a rifle. Probably not a problem in rifles when loaded with smokeless powder or some black powder substitutes.

The .44-40 was introduced for the Winchester 1873 which was derived from the 1860 Henry and 1866 Winchester designs. I would opt for the .44-40 chambering it is sorta historical and BP friendly in a lever action. My opinion.
 
Well, when the term 'smooth as butter' is used for Henry rifles, I just grin and grin. I firmly agree! I only have one Henry, it's a .22, the H00l model. It's a Ducks Unlimited model; which means that it's just a regular Henry with the duck head burned into the stock. The person I bought it from got it at a Ducks Unlimited banquet.
I also have a Marlin 39AS. The Marlin is supposed to be the Rolls Royce of the .22 lever guns. Not for me! The little Henry is lighter, many times smoother action, just as accurate if not more so, and a lot quicker to maneuver, at least for me. I bought the gun on the internet. I don't remember which forum I saw it on. It was in the box, unfired, except for factory testing, and had all the papers with it. It is not 'unfired' now! I really love that little rifle. I like it so much that a few days ago I placed the Marlin 39AS on consignment at the local gun shop. 'Course, I put a price on it that is almost at the 'top of the scale' for these guns. It's a 1980 model, rebounding hammer, and safety. It's probably in the upper 90%, maybe 98%. I'll keep it if I can't get the price I want. I have several other .22 rifles and revolvers that I just don't use that much anymore.
 
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