Henry Big Boy Lever Action Rifle 45 Colt 16.5" Barrel 7 Round Capacity Walnut Stock Color Case Hardened Finish
We made our initial centerfire reputation with the handgun-calibered Big Boy, so it was a logical choice to expand the steel-framed case-hardened finish into that line-up, and we’ve got six hard-workin’ lever actions here that merge the classic looks of those beautifully-done case colors and octagonal barrels with the practicality of a side loading gate and lighter weight than the original brass models.
We know very well that no two people agree on the ideal rifle, so we not only give you your choice of Big Boy calibers in .357 Mag/.38 Special, .44 Mag/.44 Special, and .45 Colt, but you can also choose between either a standard 20” barrel and lever, or a compact 16.5” barrel fitted with a large-loop lever for cold-weather gloved use (or just-because style points in general). Both long and short models feature clean checkering on fore-end and straight-wrist stock, our adjustable buck and bead sights, an automatic in-hammer transfer bar safety, and our best-of-both-worlds side loading gate and removable tube magazine configuration.
Paired with a trusty revolver in the same caliber, or as a stand-alone trail partner, the rifle takes to a saddle scabbard like it was born there, and the carbine carries just as trim through the brush on foot as it does in and out of the truck or Jeep. These steel Big Boys are also drilled and tapped for scope mounts, and coupled with our dependable smooth actions and built-in accuracy, they’re every bit as good on the Fall hunt as they are on Saturday afternoon paper at the range.
Type: Rifle: Lever Action
Model Series: Big Boy
Caliber/Gauge: 45 Colt
Barrel Length: 16.5 in.
Capacity: 7+1
Minimum/Overall Length: 34.1 in.
Safety: Transfer Bar
Frame Finish: Color Case Hardened
Drilled & Tapped: Yes
Front Sight: Bead
Rear Sight: Adj Diamond Semi-buckhorn
Grips: Straight
Weight: 7.12 lbs.
Firearm Stock: American Walnut
Features: Large Loop Lever | Side Gate, Swivel Studs
Finish: Color Case
Firing System: External Hammer
Frame Material: Steel
Magazine Type: Tubular Magazine
Barrel Configuration: Single
Barrel Description: Octagon Blued Steel
Barrel Twist: 1-16
Minimum Pull Length: 14 in.
Sling Attachment: Yes
Buttplate/Recoil Pad: Black Solid Rubber Recoil Pad
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt's Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day--and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today's standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt's single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it.
—
Craig Boddington
