Henry H024-4570 Side Gate Brass .45-70 Govt. Lever Action Rifle – Classic American Power in Polished Brass
Henry’s Side Gate Brass series marries 19th-century styling with 21st-century engineering, and this full-size H024-4570 is a prime example. A mirror-bright hardened-brass receiver, silky-smooth lever throw, and the authoritative .45-70 Govt. chambering come together in a platform that’s equally at home in the deer woods or the display rack. Dual loading (side gate or magazine tube), laser-checkered American walnut, and a 4-round magazine round out a rifle that collectors admire and hunters trust.
Condition
Very good overall. The brass, blued steel, and walnut show only light, superficial handling marks with no meaningful wear. Scratches and minor blemishes are present but do not affect function. The bore is excellent—clean, mirror-bright, with sharp lands and grooves, reflecting minimal use and proper care.
What’s Included
This sale includes the Henry H024-4570 rifle exactly as pictured. No box, manual, or additional accessories are provided.
Built in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, this Side Gate model carries the “SG” serial prefix. The hardened brass alloy equals mild steel in strength yet develops a handsome patina over time, giving each rifle its own story. Should you prefer a spotless shine, the polished receiver wipes clean with simple brass polish.
Henry pairs the brass with a 19.8" blued-steel barrel cut with a 1-in-20" right-hand twist—ideal for stabilizing classic 405-gr. soft points as well as modern heavy, sub-sonic, or monolithic loads. A stepped-ramp front sight sporting an ivory bead lines up quickly with the fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, and the receiver is drilled & tapped for Weaver 63B bases when optics make sense.
The straight-grip American-walnut stock features basket-weave and scroll laser checkering, a proud HENRY banner, and factory sling-swivel studs fore and aft. Length of pull sits at a comfortable 14". Internally, a transfer-bar safety blocks the hammer unless the trigger is fully depressed—simple, reliable, and unobtrusive.
Whether you’re seeking a brush gun for Midwest straight-wall seasons, a stout companion for hog country, or a brass-framed lever gun that stands out in any collection, this Side Gate .45-70 offers modern shootability with heirloom aesthetics. Add it to your rack and let the stories begin.