The Henry Big Boy Deadeye is a double/single action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum and .38 Special with a 4-inch barrel and a 6-round cylinder. The frame and barrel are polished blued steel. It has American walnut Gunfighter-style grips, an adjustable rear sight, and a ramp fiber optic front sight. 
 

Key Specifications 

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

Detailed Features 

• DA/SA trigger operation 
• Polished blued steel frame and barrel 
• American walnut Gunfighter grips 
• Adjustable rear sight with ramp fiber optic front 
• 6-round cylinder accepting .357 Magnum and .38 Special

Owners of the Big Boy Deadeye consistently point to the polished blued finish as the standout visual element, with many describing it as cleaner in person than in product photos. The walnut Gunfighter grips fill the hand well and most shooters find them comfortable for extended range sessions with .38 Special loads.

The DA/SA trigger is well-regarded by revolver shooters familiar with the platform, though the double-action pull weight is on the heavier side compared to some competitors. Single-action shooting is where the Big Boy Deadeye tends to shine, with a crisp break that owners appreciate for precision work at distance.

Henry's build quality and customer service get mentioned frequently as reasons buyers feel confident in the purchase. The main criticism is that the 4-inch barrel makes holster selection somewhat limited, and full-power .357 Magnum loads produce a level of recoil some owners find fatiguing in longer sessions.