The Cimarron 1860 Henry Steel Frame is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt, offered as a replica of the rare iron-framed Henry repeater from the 1860s. It has a 24-inch blued octagon barrel, a color case hardened steel frame, and a walnut stock. The rifle holds 12 rounds and cycles by working the lever between shots. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: 1860 Henry Steel Frame 
• Caliber: .45 Colt 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 12 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 24" 
• Barrel Finish: Blued 
• Frame Material: Steel, Color Case Hardened 
• Stock Material: Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• The 24-inch octagon barrel gives the rifle its classic Henry-style profile 
• A color case hardened steel frame sets it apart from brass-framed Henry replicas 
• The walnut stock is fixed rather than adjustable, matching the original pattern 
• Lever-action cycling repeats through the 12-round capacity shot to shot 
• A blued butt plate on the stock matches the barrel's blued finish

Owners of the Cimarron 1860 Henry frequently comment on how close the fit and finish come to the original 19th century design, with the color case hardened frame and octagon barrel getting particular praise for looks. Cowboy action shooters and collectors both gravitate toward this model for its historical accuracy.

Handling the Henry-style lever action takes some familiarity for newcomers, since loading follows the original tube-fed pattern rather than a modern loading gate. Once broken in, most owners describe cycling as smooth, though a few mention the lever action benefits from a light coat of oil to stay slick.

Value opinions split along expectation. Buyers who want an accurate steel-framed Henry replica for reenactment or competition find it worth the premium over brass-framed versions, while others feel the price gap between steel and brass frame options is hard to justify for range use alone.