The Henry Heritage .45-70 Side Gate lever-action rifle (model H010GCC) has a 22-inch octagonal blued steel barrel and a color case-hardened steel receiver, with an American walnut stock. The side gate reloading port supplements the traditional tube loading and allows rounds to be added without removing the rifle from the shoulder. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model Number: H010GCC 
• Action Type: Lever Action 
• Caliber: .45-70 Government 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Overall Length: 41.1 inches 
• Weight: 8.1 lbs. 
• Receiver Finish: Color Case Hardened Steel 
• Stock Material: American Walnut 
• Safety Feature: Transfer Bar Safety System 
• Sights: Fully Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear; Brass Bead Front 
   

Detailed Features 

The .45-70 Government is a large-bore cartridge suited for elk, moose, and bear at close to moderate distances. The 4+1 capacity is limited by the physical size of the cartridge, which is typical for .45-70 lever guns. The color case-hardened receiver has visual character that varies from rifle to rifle due to the heat-treatment process. 
 
The octagonal barrel contributes a 19th-century aesthetic and a heavier profile than a round barrel would produce, adding to the 8.1-lb. total weight. Transfer bar safety prevents discharge without a trigger pull. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting.

The Henry Heritage .45-70 Side Gate is bought by a specific type of buyer: someone who wants a lever-action .45-70 with Henry's quality and the convenience of the side gate, presented in the more traditional case-hardened and walnut aesthetic rather than the all-weather configuration.

Build quality gets the strongest consistent praise. The case-hardened receiver finish, walnut stock fit, and smooth lever action are all regularly called out as meeting or exceeding expectations. The side gate is appreciated for field reloading practicality on a caliber where capacity is always limited.

The .45-70 cartridge produces significant recoil from an 8.1-lb. rifle, and this comes up in discussions with recommendations for specific load selection. Weight is mentioned as fatiguing on long carries. Price is on the higher side for a lever gun, and comparisons to other .45-70 options appear in buyer discussions. The 4+1 capacity is what it is for the caliber.