The Henry Spirit of the Corps is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Gov't with a 22-inch octagon barrel and a 4-round capacity. The receiver is engraved with nickel and 24K gold highlights, and the stock is American Walnut. It includes a large loop lever, side gate loading, and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Henry 
• Model: Spirit of the Corps (H010BGMC) 
• Caliber: .45-70 Gov't 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches (octagon) 
• Capacity: 4 rounds 
   

Detailed Features 

• 22-inch octagon barrel 
• Engraved nickel receiver with 24K gold highlights and inlay 
• American Walnut stock 
• Large loop lever and side gate loading port 
• Adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight

Owners of the Spirit of the Corps treat it as a display piece as much as a shooter. The 24K gold inlay engraving draws consistent compliments, and many buyers in this model family report purchasing it as a collectible tied to its tribute theme. Function as a rifle is still appreciated: the side gate makes topping off the magazine straightforward for those who do shoot it regularly.

The large loop lever is a polarizing addition. Traditionalists find it unnecessary on a tribute rifle, while others prefer the extra clearance it gives with gloved hands. The American Walnut stock is well-regarded for fit and finish at this price point, though a handful of owners note slight color variation between pieces.

The Spirit of the Corps commands a premium over standard Henry lever-action rifles, and opinions on that gap depend entirely on how much the buyer values the engraved metalwork. Shooters who just want a .45-70 lever gun point to other Henry models as better value; collectors focused on the tribute edition treat the price as reasonable for an engraved limited run.