Henry Big Boy Steel Side Gate
HEN012G
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The Henry Big Boy Steel Side Gate .44 Magnum is a traditional lever-action rifle built for hunters and shooters who appreciate classic styling, smooth operation and hard-hitting performance. Combining Henry’s renowned craftsmanship with practical modern features, the Big Boy Steel delivers a rugged and reliable platform ideal for hunting, recreation and field use.
Chambered in .44 Magnum, this rifle offers excellent close to medium-range performance with substantial stopping power for pigs, deer and general bush hunting applications. It also commonly allows the use of .44 Special ammunition for softer recoil and relaxed range shooting.
Featuring a hardened steel receiver, octagonal barrel styling (model dependent) and genuine American walnut furniture, the Big Boy Steel carries the timeless appearance lever-action enthusiasts love, while remaining practical and durable in the field.
A major feature of this model is the inclusion of a side loading gate, allowing quick top-ups of the tubular magazine without removing the magazine tube—while still retaining the traditional removable tube loading option.
Key Features
- Chambered in .44 Magnum
- Commonly compatible with .44 Special ammunition
- Side loading gate for quick and convenient reloading
- Removable magazine tube loading system retained
- Steel receiver construction for strength and durability
- Smooth Henry lever-action operation
- American walnut stock and fore-end
- Adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight
- Drilled and tapped receiver for optics mounting
Why .44 Magnum?
The .44 Magnum is one of the most respected lever-action hunting calibres because it offers:
- Strong close-range stopping power
- Excellent bush hunting performance
- Manageable recoil in a rifle platform
- Versatility with .44 Special ammunition
- Proven effectiveness on pigs and deer
It’s especially effective in dense bush and moderate-range hunting scenarios, where fast handling and quick follow-up shots matter.
Typical Specifications
- Action: Lever-action
- Calibre: .44 Magnum
- Secondary Compatibility: .44 Special
- Receiver: Blued steel
- Stock: American walnut
- Magazine: Tubular magazine with side gate loading
- Sights: Semi-buckhorn rear / brass bead front
- Receiver: Drilled and tapped for optics
- Barrel: Round or octagonal profile (model dependent)