Henry Big Boy Mare's Leg .45 Colt Lever-Action — 12.9 in Octagonal Barrel, Polished Brass Receiver, Large-Loop, 5-Round
This Henry Big Boy Mare's Leg stands out with its compact, distinctive profile and classic materials. It pairs a 12.9 in octagonal steel barrel with a polished brass receiver, barrel band, and buttplate, all set against American walnut furniture. Chambered in .45 Colt and built in the United States, it delivers Big Boy series craftsmanship in a Mare's Leg configuration with a large-loop lever and iron sights.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: There are scattered scratches and blemishes on the exterior surfaces from prior handling and use. The brass components show patches of tarnish.
What's Included
- No case included
Chambered in .45 Colt, this Mare's Leg features a 12.9 in octagonal steel barrel and a 5-round capacity. Overall length is 25 in and weight is 5.79 lb, offering a compact, well-balanced package with right-side ejection.
The action is lever-operated with a large-loop lever and an exposed hammer. A transfer bar safety is built in. Loading is tube-fed via a removable inner magazine tube, with no side loading gate. A left-side saddle ring adds a practical attachment point.
Sighting is handled by a brass-bead front and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with elevator, delivering a clear, traditional iron-sight picture. The American walnut forend and pistol-style walnut stock are complemented by a brass buttplate.
This example is from the Big Boy series, model H006CML. The polished brass receiver, barrel band, and buttplate reinforce the Big Boy aesthetic, while the BBML serial prefix denotes the Mare's Leg line. Made in the United States.