The Henry Provider is a lever-action rifle chambered in .38-55 Winchester with a 20-inch blued round barrel. It holds 6+1 rounds and has an American walnut stock with a pistol grip. The blued finish runs across the round barrel. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Henry 
• Model: H009PG-3855 
• Caliber: .38-55 Winchester 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 6+1 
• Barrel Length: 20 in 
• Color/Finish: Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• 20-inch blued round barrel 
• Lever-action with 6+1 capacity 
• American walnut stock with pistol grip configuration 
• Blued metal finish throughout 
• Chambered in .38-55 Winchester

Owners of the Henry Provider in .38-55 Win are a niche group, and they tend to be deliberate about why they chose it. The caliber itself draws most of the conversation; buyers who want it know exactly what they are getting, and the Provider is one of the few production rifles that chambers it. Build quality on the walnut stock and blued barrel gets consistent praise from that crowd.

The pistol grip configuration on the H009PG distinguishes it from the straight-grip lever guns Henry also makes. Opinions on this split along traditional versus modern lines. Some prefer the straight grip for a classic feel; others find the pistol grip more natural for off-hand shooting. Henry does not offer a choice on this variant, so buyers pick accordingly.

The Provider draws mild criticism for its weight with a full tube of .38-55, which is a heavier round than the typical pistol-caliber lever guns. Recoil is described as moderate and manageable rather than punishing. Trigger quality on Henry lever guns at this price range is generally considered one of their stronger points, and the Provider is no exception.