Henry Big Boy Brass Gen 1 .357 Magnum/.38 Special Lever-Action Rifle, 20 in Octagonal Barrel, 10-Round, Polished Brass Receiver
This first-generation Henry Big Boy Brass stands out with its hardened brass alloy receiver, 20-inch octagonal blued steel barrel, and classic American walnut furniture. As a Gen 1 rifle, it is tube-loading only and uses a barrel-mounted base for scope mounting, with a receiver that is not drilled and tapped. The Bayonne, NJ barrel address indicates post-2008 manufacture, and the rifle retains traditional iron sights and a polished brass finish.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Mild wear and small scuffs are present on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Henry Big Boy Brass Gen 1 lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special (MFG Part No. H006M)
The Big Boy Brass Gen 1 pairs a 20-inch octagonal blued steel barrel with a polished hardened-brass receiver for a classic profile and durable construction. It is chambered for .357 Magnum and .38 Special and holds 10 rounds.
As a first-generation configuration, this rifle is tube-loading only with a removable inner magazine tube. The receiver is not drilled and tapped; Gen 1 scope mounting uses a barrel-mounted base.
Sighting is traditional and practical: a brass-bead blade front and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with an elevation slider and diamond insert. The straight-grip American walnut stock features a brass crescent buttplate and sling swivel studs, with a 14.5-inch length of pull.
The action is a smooth lever-action with an exposed hammer and transfer bar safety. The factory 1:16 twist is well-suited to common bullet weights, and Henry’s guidance favors 158-gr .38 Special loads for smooth feeding when using .38 Special in the .357 Magnum chamber. Made in the USA, this example bears the Bayonne, NJ barrel address marking indicative of post-2008 manufacture.