The Henry H12 Provider is a lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special with a 20-inch barrel, blued finish, and an American walnut stock with checkering. It has a 10-round capacity and is fitted with an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with a diamond insert and a brass bead front sight. 
 

Key Specifications 

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

Detailed Features 

• 20-inch barrel with blued finish 
• American walnut stock with checkering 
• Adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with diamond insert and brass bead front 
• 10-round capacity 
• Accepts both .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammunition

Owners of the Henry H12 Provider in .357 Magnum praise the dual-caliber capability, noting the ability to shoot both .357 Magnum and .38 Special makes it practical and cost-effective to run at the range. The 10-round capacity is regarded as generous for a lever-action in this class.

The American walnut stock with checkering draws consistent compliments on fit and finish. The 20-inch barrel gives the .357 Magnum cartridge good velocity and makes the rifle comfortable to shoot with full-power loads. The blued finish is described as clean and traditional-looking.

The H12 Provider trigger and lever throw split some opinions. Shooters coming from other Henry models find the action smooth from the box; others note it improves with rounds through it. Value is broadly considered strong for the build quality on offer.