The Henry Big Boy Deadeye is a 6-round revolver chambered in .357 Mag and .38 Special with a 4-inch barrel. It has a polished blued finish and an American walnut birdshead grip. Sights include an adjustable rear and a ramp bead front. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Henry 
• Model: Big Boy Deadeye 
• Caliber: .357 Mag / .38 Special 
• Action: Double Action 
• Barrel Length: 4 in 
• Capacity: 6 
• Color/Finish: Polished Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• Accepts both .357 Mag and .38 Special 
• American walnut birdshead grip 
• Adjustable rear sight with ramp bead front 
• Polished blued steel finish 
• 4-inch barrel

Owners of the Big Boy Deadeye frequently comment on the polished blued finish, which they consider among the better factory finishes in the price range. The birdshead grip draws strong opinions, with shooters who prefer a classic silhouette liking it and those wanting a conventional grip finding it less natural under recoil with .357 Mag loads.

The ability to run .38 Special for practice and step up to .357 Mag is a consistent talking point, especially for those who want a single revolver to cover both roles. Cylinder timing and lockup quality are generally praised.

The adjustable rear sight gets positive marks for a revolver in this class, though a few owners note the ramp bead front can wash out in bright conditions. The Henry name carries some goodwill from the lever-action side of the lineup, and that reputation transfers reasonably well to the Deadeye.