Henry Big Boy Color Case Hardened Side Gate Carbine .357 Mag/.38 Spl, 16.5 in Octagon Barrel, 7+1, Large-Loop Lever
This Henry Big Boy Color Case Hardened Side Gate Carbine stands out with its color case hardened steel receiver, compact 16.5-inch octagon barrel, and dual loading system. Chambered for .357 Magnum and .38 Special, it combines classic styling with practical features like a large-loop lever, transfer bar safety, and American walnut furniture. Made in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, it delivers a short, handy overall length of 34.1 inches with a 7+1 capacity.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Displays minimal handling with a bright, reflective bore.
What’s Included
- Henry factory cardboard box with end label for model H012GMRCC
- Henry Lever Action Side Gate instruction manual
The color case hardened finish on the steel receiver and tangs gives this Big Boy a distinctive, traditional look paired with modern Henry build quality. The large-loop lever, forend cap/barrel band, and sling swivel studs are blued/black, and the buttstock is fitted with a black rubber recoil pad.
Its 16.5-inch blued, octagon steel barrel is matched with a 1:16 RH twist to stabilize common .357 Magnum and .38 Special loads. Iron sights are set up with a brass-bead front and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear for fast alignment and precise elevation tuning.
This carbine offers dual loading and unloading via the side gate and the removable inner magazine tube, providing flexibility at the range or in the field. The large-loop lever enhances control and comfort, especially with gloves, while the transfer bar safety supports secure carry and operation.
American walnut stocks feature a straight grip, crisp checkering, sling swivel studs, and a recoil pad for a solid, comfortable mount. With a 14.0-inch length of pull, 34.1-inch overall length, and 7.41-pound weight, the carbine handles quickly without sacrificing stability.
Built in the United States at Henry’s Rice Lake, Wisconsin facility, this model is designated H012GMRCC and carries the Big Boy series lineage in a compact, color case hardened side-gate configuration with a 7+1 capacity.