The Taylor's & CO. Model 1860 Henry is chambered in .44-40 Winchester and built around a lever-action mechanism with a 24.25-inch octagonal barrel. The walnut stock pairs with a blued barrel and an engraved brass receiver. It holds 13+1 rounds, weighs 9 lbs, and measures 43.3 inches overall. Sights are blade front and ladder rear. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 1860 Henry 
• Caliber: .44-40 Win 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Barrel Length: 24.25 inches 
• Capacity: 13+1 rounds 
• Overall Length: 43.3 inches 
• Weight: 9 lbs 
• Stock Material: Walnut 
• Finish Type: Blued barrel with brass engraved receiver 
• Sights: Blade Front & Ladder Rear 
   

Features 

 
The lever action is smooth and cycles reliably. The octagonal barrel gives the rifle its period-correct profile and contributes to sight-line stability. At 13+1 rounds, capacity is generous for a traditional Henry-pattern rifle. The brass receiver is engraved, which is the main visual draw for collectors and cowboy-action shooters. 
 
At 9 lbs and 43.3 inches, this is a substantial gun. It shoulders well at a bench or in a static shooting position, though it gets heavy over a long day afield. The .44-40 caliber is effective on medium game and has a long history in this action type.

Owners of the Taylor's Classic 1860 Henry in .44-40 tend to appreciate both its looks and its function. The engraved brass receiver and walnut stock draw consistent praise for fit and finish, and most buyers feel the aesthetics are true to the 19th-century original.

The lever action gets good marks for smoothness, and the 13+1 capacity is a practical advantage over shorter-tube Henry reproductions. The .44-40 chambering works for both target shooting and hunting, though some owners note that .44-40 ammunition is less available and more expensive than more common handgun calibers.

Weight comes up regularly in critical feedback. At 9 lbs, it's on the heavy end for a lever-action rifle of this type, and a few owners find it tiring to carry in the field. Pricing is another common discussion point -- some buyers feel the cost is high relative to other lever-action reproductions on the market, while others think the engraved receiver justifies the premium.