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Offline tomf52

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Henry receiver question
« on: February 02, 2008, 04:51:56 AM »
On this board and others I have seen reference to the "receiver cover" on the Henry rifles. I assume this is a cosmetic sheet metal cover over the receiver that is replaceable. Is this correct? This type of design leads me to think of the Henry's as a somewhat of a cheap build. Maybe I shouldn't judge them without having had one in my hands, but I would like to get the story on this before I get myself too worked up about buying one. Other than this question they look like quality firearms. Are all models including the center-fires of this same design with the receiver cover being part of the rifle? Thanks for any input you can give me here.
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Re: Henry receiver question
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2008, 07:28:37 AM »
Go get your hands on one!
I have heard guys describe this action or that action as butter smooth.  Most of the time I thought there some bread crumbs in the action with it hanging up a little here or there.
After shooting a buddies Henry I now understand butter smooth.  Maybe there should be another term for how smooth and fluid the Henry action is.  I don't remember hearing the clicks and clanks associated with other lever guns.
One is on my list of guns I want but about fourth on the list.  I refuse to shoot other Henry's so I don't move it up on the list or start selling items to get it.  Then comes the big question of 22 LR, 17 HMR or 22 Mag?
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Re: Henry receiver question
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2008, 01:33:59 PM »
The receiver is brass plated. They defiantly aren't cheap with guns that cost $800+. Actions are very smooth and it is one of the best lever guns on the market today.
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Re: Henry receiver question
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2008, 01:36:11 PM »
They are very smooth. I own the Big Boy in .44 mag and it is also very accurate, but I also own a number of Marlins and I can't say the Henry is a whole lot smoother.
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Re: Henry receiver question
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2008, 03:49:51 AM »
[Are all models including the center-fires of this same design with the receiver cover being part of the rifle?]

No.

The only ones designed with the receiver cover are the Ithaca/Irma/Iver Johnson clone .22 rimfires & Yellow Boys.

The Big Boy centerfires are made of a brass-like material Henry calls Brasslite.

IIRC, the brassie sideplates are removeable, since factory custom engraved/personalized replacements are optional/available.
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