The Henry Repeating Arms Big Boy Silver is a lever-action rifle chambered in .44 Magnum that pairs a bright silver receiver with a blued octagonal barrel and American walnut stock. It accepts both .44 Magnum and .44 Special cartridges and holds 10 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model Number: H006S 
• Action Type: Lever Action 
• Caliber: .44 Magnum / .44 Special 
• Capacity: 10 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Overall Length: 38.5 inches 
• Weight: 8.68 lbs. 
• Receiver Finish: Bright Silver 
• Front Sight: Brass Bead 
• Rear Sight: Fully Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn with Diamond Insert 
• Stock Material: American Walnut 
• Safety System: Transfer Bar 
   

Detailed Features 

The lever action cycles smoothly and allows quick follow-up shots. The octagonal barrel adds visual character and helps with weight distribution along the length of the rifle. The brass bead front sight and fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight give you a clean sight picture that works well whether you're shooting at paper or hunting deer. Transfer bar safety means the rifle can be carried with a round chambered without additional worry. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The .44 Magnum chambering makes this rifle useful for deer-sized game at moderate ranges. It also works well in lever-action shooting competitions, where the smooth action and solid 10-round capacity are an advantage. The silver receiver and walnut stock make it a natural display piece for collectors, but it's a fully functional rifle and not just a wall-hanger.

The Henry Big Boy Silver draws consistent praise from people who shoot it. The silver receiver and walnut stock combination looks sharp in person, and Henry's build quality shows in how tight the fit and finish are. The lever action is one of the smoother ones in this price range, which makes range sessions genuinely enjoyable.

Accuracy with .44 Magnum is solid, and the ability to also run .44 Special is useful for lighter practice loads. Weight and balance are generally well-regarded, though the 8.68 lbs. is on the heavier side for a lever gun. Recoil with full-power .44 Magnum loads can feel stout, particularly for newer shooters. Price is higher than entry-level lever-actions, which comes up in discussions, though most owners seem to feel the quality justifies it.