Henry Big Boy Brass .45 Colt Lever-Action Rifle, 20 in Octagon Barrel, Polished Brass Receiver
This Henry Big Boy Brass in .45 Colt stands out with its polished brass receiver, 20-inch octagonal steel barrel, and American walnut straight-grip stock. It is the pre-side-gate, tube-loading configuration with a 7-round capacity, brass-bead front sight, and fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight. Made in the USA, this H006C variant combines classic materials with a transfer bar safety and right-side ejection.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few minor scuffs and scratches from light handling.
What's Included
- Henry Repeating Arms factory cardboard box (original)
- Henry Big Boy owner's manual
The rifle features a polished brass receiver and brass barrel band paired with a straight-grip, smooth American walnut stock. The 20-inch octagonal steel barrel uses a 1:16 twist, providing traditional form with solid build quality.
This is the tube-loading, pre-side-gate configuration with a full-length under-barrel tubular magazine and removable inner brass follower. It holds 7 rounds of .45 Colt and uses a standard loop lever with right-side ejection.
Sighting is straightforward and effective with a brass-bead front and a fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, both in an iron-sight setup suited to the platform.
Key model details include the H006C designation (marked on the tang), transfer bar safety, and a 14.25-inch length of pull. Made in Bayonne, New Jersey, it measures approximately 38.5 inches overall and weighs about 8.68 pounds.