Henry Big Boy Brass Gen 1 .44 Magnum/.44 Special Lever-Action, 20 inch Octagon Barrel, 10+1, Polished Brass/Walnut
This Henry Big Boy Brass Gen 1 stands out with its first-generation configuration featuring a front-loading tubular magazine and removable inner brass magazine tube. It has a 20-inch octagon blued steel barrel, polished brass receiver and buttplate, and American walnut furniture. The barrel address is marked 'BKLYN NY,' an early production cue, and the barrel is rollmarked for both .44 Magnum and .44 Special. Capacity is 10+1, and it comes with a Henry-branded soft rifle case.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: Rust is present on the bolt, lever, and barrel. Tarnish/patina is present on the brass buttplate. Handling wear is visible. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Henry Repeating Arms soft rifle case (Henry-branded, zippered)
The first-generation Big Boy layout defines this rifle. It loads from the front of the tubular magazine and has no side loading gate, with a removable inner brass magazine tube capped by a knurled end. The action uses a transfer-bar safety and retains the classic lever-action handling Henry is known for.
The 20-inch octagon blued steel barrel pairs a 1:20 twist with dual-caliber utility, carrying a .44 Magnum/.44 Special rollmark. Sights are set up with a dovetailed front blade featuring a small bead and a semi-buckhorn rear with an elevator for practical elevation adjustment.
Premium materials and finish are a highlight: a polished brass receiver, brass barrel band, and brass buttplate matched to an American walnut straight-grip stock and walnut forend. Length of pull is 14.25 inches, and the overall finish presents polished brass accents against deep bluing.
Early production details include the 'BKLYN NY' barrel address and a 'BB' serial prefix associated with the Big Boy line. Capacity is 10+1. This rifle was made in the USA, and the factory designation is H006. It includes a Henry-branded soft case for storage and transport.