The Henry H12 Provider is a lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Mag/.38 Special with a 20-inch barrel. It has a 10+1 round capacity and comes with a walnut stock with pistol grip and a blued finish. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Henry 
• Model: H12 Provider 
• Caliber: .357 Mag/.38 Special 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Color/Finish: Blued & Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• 20-inch barrel with blued finish 
• Walnut stock with pistol grip configuration 
• 10+1 round capacity 
• Dual-caliber compatibility with .357 Mag and .38 Special

Owners of the Henry H12 Provider in .357 Mag appreciate the ability to run both .357 Mag and .38 Special through the same rifle. The 10+1 capacity is a practical advantage in the lever-action category and draws positive comments from those who value round count. The pistol grip stock is a point of discussion, with some preferring it over the traditional straight-grip Henry design and others finding it departs from the classic look.

The walnut and blued combination earns praise for fit and finish. The action cycles smoothly, which is a consistent point of satisfaction among Henry lever-gun owners generally. Some note the pistol grip takes a short break-in period to feel natural coming from a straight-grip background.

Value is considered solid. The H12 Provider competes well in the lever-action market, and the dual-caliber capability makes ammunition sourcing practical. A minority of owners wish Henry offered the Provider configuration in more calibers, but the .357 Mag chambering is widely available and affordable for practice.