The Henry Repeating Arms Single Shot Rifle in .45-70 Government is a break-open, single-shot rifle with a polished brass receiver and American walnut stock. It's chambered for one of the more capable big-game cartridges available, and the traditional aesthetics are a genuine part of the appeal here. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model Number: H015B-4570 
• Caliber: .45-70 GOVT 
• Action Type: Single Shot (Break Open) 
• Capacity: 1 Round 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Weight: 7.3 lbs. 
• Stock Material: American Walnut 
• Receiver Finish: Polished Brass 
• Sights: Brass Bead Front & Adjustable Folding Leaf Rear 
   

Features 

 
The receiver is polished brass and the barrel is blued steel. The break-open action is simple to operate, load, close, shoot. The brass bead front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight handle most hunting distances without needing additional optics, though the receiver can be scoped if preferred. 
 
The .45-70 GOVT cartridge is well-suited to deer, elk, bear, and hogs. At typical hunting distances under 100 yards, it's a hard-hitting round. The single-shot design means every shot is deliberate, which many hunters find suits their style. 
 

Use Cases 

 
This rifle fits hunters who want a capable big-game tool with traditional character. The walnut and brass combination makes it a practical shooter and something worth having in a collection. On the range, the single-shot format enforces disciplined shot placement.

Sentiment around the Henry Brass Hunter .45-70 GOVT is consistently positive. Craftsmanship draws the most comments. The walnut stock, polished brass receiver, and blued barrel combination gets called out repeatedly as genuinely good-looking hardware that also holds up in the field.

Accuracy and reliability are frequently praised. The .45-70 GOVT cartridge is well-liked for its power and versatility across big-game applications. Owners note that the single-shot design naturally encourages careful shot placement, which many find is a feature rather than a limitation.

The practical caveats are real: follow-up shots are slow by design, which matters in certain scenarios. Recoil with .45-70 is noticeable. Most experienced shooters handle it fine, but new or smaller-framed shooters should expect a stout push. Those who know what they're buying tend to be satisfied; the rifle does exactly what it's designed to do.