Henry Repeating Arms Makes Best-Selling Lever-Action List

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https://www.americanrifleman.org/ar...ng-arms-makes-best-selling-lever-action-list/




The Henry Repeating Arms Lever Rifle ranked fifth in GunBroker.com’s annual ranking of most popular lever-action rifles in 2019. It ranked third in 2018, second in 2017 and occupied first place in 2016.The firearm is a steady performer for retailers using the services of the website and remains an enthusiast favorite.

The company offers too many different models to mention them all, including some spectacular tribute versions. All feature that timeless "Made in America or Not Made at All" craftsmanship the company is renowned for.

None of them break the bank, either, and the .30-30 Win. steel version with a round barrel is a prime example. MSRP is $922, and its tubular magazine has a five-round capacity. It has a 20" barrel with a brass bead for a front sight. Rifling twist rate is 1:12". The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting. It and the barrel are blued.

The rear sight is a fully adjustable semi-buckhorn with a diamond insert. Wood is American walnut and overall length comes in at a nimble 39". It tips the scales at 7 lbs., and the rifle in this chambering is a traditional deer-hunting favorite.

The company also offers a brass-with-octagonal version if you’re looking for something a little flashier. Price goes up modestly to $1,017. Specifications are nearly identical, except the weight—up 1.3 pounds—and the brass buttplate, which is rubber on the other version.

The Henry Repeating Arms line that took fifth place includes lever actions in .45-70 Gov’t, All Weather, Color Casehardened, Brass Wildlife, Steel Wildlife and others. Bear in mind, however, the fact that three of the company’s other families of lever-actions made the top-10 list last year a strong indication that whatever the company offers, enthusiasts know the quality, appreciate the fair price and the understand lever actions will never go out of style.
 
Still waiting for my Henry X in 44 mag.... dang

Was told today it might be a WHILE, as Henry has shutdown operations because of covid.
FFS
 
So if they can make the brass/octagon barrel/30/30, for that much how about a 16" barrel version in .44 mag for the same price, I would be in for one!
 
The known fact that the tube magazine splits on the Big Boy rifles. Mine split after only 83 rounds on my BBS in .44mag. There is a reason that the Canadian warranty depot carries lots of them in stock.

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Sorry, that's the only picture I have of it. It split where the tab locks up. You can see the little black piece of the "pipe" that's angled up.

How did it happen? Brass tube catch on something when it was out? Walk past something and catch the little tab (bent piece)?

I can't figure out how it would happen if it was inserted in the mag tube correctly. Doesn't appear to be a "discharge" incident.
 
How did it happen? Brass tube catch on something when it was out? Walk past something and catch the little tab (bent piece)?

I can't figure out how it would happen if it was inserted in the mag tube correctly. Doesn't appear to be a "discharge" incident.

No, the tube is made from very thin "steel". Just the spring pressure from the inner tube and the recoil splits it. Very common on Big Boy rifles in all calibers. Don't take my word about it, check on the Henry Rifle forum. Many examples.
 
The known fact that the tube magazine splits on the Big Boy rifles. Mine split after only 83 rounds on my BBS in .44mag. There is a reason that the Canadian warranty depot carries lots of them in stock.

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Wow, I have never seen that before. Thank you for sharing!

I hope you spoke with Anthony Imperato, he would have sent you a lot of Henry swag for your troubles. If you haven't, call him.

He personally guarantee's your 100% lifetime satisfaction.
 
Wow, I have never seen that before. Thank you for sharing!

I hope you spoke with Anthony Imperato, he would have sent you a lot of Henry swag for your troubles. If you haven't, call him.

He personally guarantee's your 100% lifetime satisfaction.

Well when this happened, it was in March. Pandemic central. I called the Canadian warranty center. They told me to e-mail a request for a new magazine tube to make it official (with the purchase receipt). I did, and the very next day they closed until further notice. After 6 weeks they re-opened and I contacted them again and they promptly sent me the tube. I didn't call the USA HQ.
 
I had one of their .22 lever actions and the rifling was all chattered, very disappointed ended up selling it. Considering what you pay for these things quality should be nothing less than superb. Most guns these days have undesirable quality issues. Would be considered junk by historical standards.
 
My Henry 44mag mares leg

The known fact that the tube magazine splits on the Big Boy rifles. Mine split after only 83 rounds on my BBS in .44mag. There is a reason that the Canadian warranty depot carries lots of them in stock.

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My henry 44mag mares leg did the exact same thing. I was using S&B 240gr factory ammo when it did. I was able to drive it to Grech outdoors and they fixed it within the hour. That was more than 3 years ago.
 
My henry 44mag mares leg did the exact same thing. I was using S&B 240gr factory ammo when it did. I was able to drive it to Grech outdoors and they fixed it within the hour. That was more than 3 years ago.
So what was the issue, crappy metal or thin metal, poor design? Either way it just confirms that I want a side load, not that they won't have issues. I hope it is good to go!
 
My 45-70 now has 80 rounds through it and recoil is MUCH heavier than 44mag. No troubles to speak of... Will keep a keen eye on this. Did they increase the tube gauge on the 45-70??
 
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