The Henry Repeating Arms Big Boy Steel is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt with a 20-inch barrel. The Steel series gets its name from the all-blued steel finish on both barrel and receiver, no brass or chrome, just the traditional look that characterizes a working gun.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
- Model: Big Boy
- Series: Steel
- Caliber: .45 Colt
- Barrel Length: 20 inches
- Overall Length: 37.5 inches
- Weight: 7 pounds (112 ounces)
- Capacity: 10 rounds
- Action Type: Lever
- Barrel Material: Forged Steel
- Stock Material: American Walnut
- Safety Type: Transfer Bar Safety
- Sights:
- Front: Brass Bead
- Rear: Adjustable Semi Buckhorn
Detailed Features
The forged steel barrel and receiver are both blued. The lever action cycles smoothly, which Henry rifles are consistently known for, and the exposed hammer combined with the transfer bar safety gives the traditional look with a modern safety mechanism. The transfer bar prevents firing unless the trigger is fully pressed, which matters with an exposed hammer design.
The stock is checkered American walnut with a 14-inch length of pull. Sights are a brass bead front and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, the same straightforward setup across the Big Boy line. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting.
.45 Colt is a capable round for deer-sized game at moderate distances. Cowboy action shooting is a natural application for this rifle given the caliber and lever action combination.
Usage Scenarios
Hunting deer and similar game at normal lever-gun distances is the primary use case. Cowboy action shooting is equally well-suited given the .45 Colt chambering and lever action. The 7-pound weight is comfortable enough for range sessions, though extended field carry will make it noticeable.