The Henry Repeating Arms Big Boy Color Case Hardened is a lever-action rifle chambered in .44 Rem Magnum / .44 Special, with a 20-inch octagonal barrel, color case-hardened receiver, and blued barrel. The American walnut stock is stained and checkered. It holds 10 rounds in a tubular magazine.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
- Model: Big Boy
- Action: Lever
- Caliber: .44 Rem Magnum / .44 Special
- Barrel Length: 20 inches
- Overall Length: 37.5 inches
- Weight: 7.84 lbs (124.8 oz)
- Capacity: 10 rounds (tubular magazine)
- Stock Material: American Walnut
- Finish: Color Case Hardened Receiver, Blued Barrel
- Sights:
- Front: Brass Bead
- Rear: Adjustable Semi Buckhorn
Detailed Features
The color case-hardened receiver has the swirling mottled finish that comes from traditional heat-treating, and no two receivers look identical. The blued octagonal barrel complements that finish and provides a stable sighting plane. The adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight and brass bead front sight are the classic pairing for lever-action rifles and work well at hunting ranges.
The transfer bar safety allows safe carry with a round chambered. The lever cycles smoothly and the checkered walnut grip is comfortable to hold through repeated shots. The rifle accepts both .44 Magnum and .44 Special, so you can practice with the lighter load and hunt with the full-power cartridge.
Usage Scenarios
The .44 Magnum chambering and 10-round capacity make this a practical rifle for deer hunting at moderate distances. Lever-action shooting competitors use it for its smooth cycling and quick follow-up shots. The color case hardening and walnut stock also make it a natural collector piece, though it's a fully shootable rifle, not just a display gun.