The Henry Big Boy Carbine in .327 Federal Magnum is a short lever-action with a 16.5-inch barrel, polished hardened brass receiver, and American walnut stock. At 35 inches overall and 7.76 lbs., it's more compact and a bit lighter than the standard Big Boy. The .327 Federal Mag chambering is an interesting choice — it produces high velocity with noticeably less recoil than .357 or .44 Mag, and the 7+1 capacity is usable. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 1794000974 
• UPC: 619835060433 
• Finish: Polished Hardened Brass Receiver & Blued Barrel 
• Safety: Transfer Bar Safety System 
• Stock Material: American Walnut 
• Weight: 7.76 lbs 
• Barrel Length: 16.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 35 inches 
• Capacity: 7+1 rounds 
• Action Type: Lever Action 
• Caliber: .327 Federal Magnum 
• Twist Rate: 1:16 Right Hand 
   

Detailed Features 

• Smooth lever action cycling 
• Brass bead front sight and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight 
• Octagon barrel 
• Transfer bar safety — fires only with full trigger engagement 
   

Target Audience 

A good option for hunters and shooters who want a short, handy lever-action in a high-velocity pistol caliber without the recoil of larger magnums. The traditional styling appeals to collectors and cowboy action shooters. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Field use for small to medium game where the .327 Mag's flat trajectory and manageable recoil are useful 
• Cowboy action shooting and lever-action competitions 
• General range use where the compact 16.5-inch barrel is more convenient than a full-length rifle

Owners of the Henry Big Boy Carbine in .327 Mag generally come away happy, with the usual Henry caveats.

The brass and walnut finish draws predictable praise — Henry's fit and finish is consistent and this model shows it. The lever action is smooth from the factory, which gets positive mentions. The .327 Federal Mag caliber is a talking point on its own: shooters appreciate the velocity and relatively low recoil, and some note you can also run .32 H&R Mag and .32 S&W Long in the same chamber.

Weight at 7.76 lbs. comes up occasionally as running heavier than expected for a short carbine. A few users would like a Picatinny rail or adjustable sights for mounting optics more easily, given that the irons are traditional buckhorn style. Henry's traditional design means no side-loading gate, which draws the usual complaints from owners used to Winchester-style loading.