Author Topic: Golden Boy durability questions (Read 5456 times)

Pydpiper · « **on:** May 14, 2007, 02:37:34 PM »

I have my mind set on a new Henry rifle, seems it is going to be easier to locate a Golden Boy than the standard .22.
So my question is, how well does the finish hold up on these rifles? I like to be outside in every form of weather, rain snow and sun and I am concerned about the finish losing it's luster.
Anyone use theirs hard that can comment on it?

Thanks!

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2007, 09:38:07 PM »

there made of brass so i would have to guess that a little brass polish like brasso would bring even a cruddy looking one back to like new.

totallycustom · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2007, 04:37:47 AM »

I thought that the golden boy 22's were plated brass colored not actual brass/bronze as were the originals.

35Rem · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2007, 05:02:12 AM »

http://www.henryrepeating.com/h004_goldenboy.cfm

"brasslite", what the heck is brasslite? It's not brass, and it may be coated to prevent discoloration, so polish may be a real bad idea. Don't know for sure, but I would look into it more. Nothing on their site about what Brasslite really is....

where are you located? Might can help point you to a standard model, if that's what you really want, anyway. Lots cheaper, too ($230)

Anduril · « **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2007, 06:20:29 AM »

I will have to take a small magnet with me the next time I head to a gun store.
If the receiver is plated, like I think it is, the magnet should stick.
I shot a standard model the other week-end, REALLY nice little firearm!
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Keith L · « **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2007, 08:36:14 AM »

Mt understanding is that it is plated alloy of some type. I think it is strong enough, and will stand up. What I would be concerned about is that it is so shiny that it may just give your location away.

Pydpiper · « **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2007, 09:51:19 AM »

It is a plated alloy, aluminum.. I got a chance to hold one yesterday and it feels like a pretty awesome rifle.. All I have to compare it to is a Marlin 39, and both felt equally solid.
I just hope that if I have to get the golden boy instead of the standard that the finish holds up..

Anduril · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2007, 04:58:51 AM »

Pyd,
Aloomium! Well I guess my magnet won't do any good.
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Keith L · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2007, 01:47:45 PM »

Not unless it is an aluminum magnet <VBG>.

357magrifleman · « **Reply #9 on:** November 28, 2007, 01:18:16 PM »

My big boy brass parts allows a magnet to stick to it.

30-06man · « **Reply #10 on:** November 28, 2007, 02:02:30 PM »

Its brass plated.

superdown · « **Reply #11 on:** November 28, 2007, 06:27:21 PM »

Ive had a golden boy for about 4 years and it still looks brand new i would not worry about it although i do know of one case in western Washington were an old man ran about 200,000 rounds through his and the brasslight reciever started to delaminate he sent it back to the company and they replaced it no questions asked the rifle was purchased at SPORTCO and it just so happens that's were mine was bought . Superdown

30-06man · « **Reply #12 on:** November 29, 2007, 03:48:30 PM »

200,000 rounds. I have put that many through mine and its still going. Only been cleaned two times. Its about time for another.

towpro · « **Reply #13 on:** December 13, 2007, 12:35:13 PM »

My goldenboy is as shiny as it was the day I brought it home. it does not tarnish like brass. All I do is wipe it down with a silocone cloth.

I also have a Puma 1892 that is a brass receiver. It needs brass polish every couple weeks to keep shiny.

30-06man · « **Reply #14 on:** December 13, 2007, 03:56:26 PM »

I shine mine because it will get finger prints on it sometimes.

corbanzo · « **Reply #15 on:** March 06, 2008, 08:24:09 AM »

I don't know how thick the brass coating on it is, but it is thick. It ain't like a gold leaf coating or none of that, holds up good, looks good for a long time.

The one thing about it though, is that it is so shiny, that most people tend to take care of it more than some of their other guns, it's a pride thing.

Mine has been out in the rabbit brush many times, and has no eyesores to speak of.

Old Grizz · « **Reply #16 on:** March 07, 2008, 11:46:53 AM »

I can't speak for the golden boy receiver, but the big boy receiver is solid brass with a coating on it to retard oxidation. I would think the golden boy is also brass, but can't say for sure. I do know they are fantastic rifles whatever they are made from.

30-06man · « **Reply #17 on:** March 07, 2008, 04:17:51 PM »

Quote from: Old Grizz on March 07, 2008, 11:46:53 AM

I can't speak for the golden boy receiver, but the big boy receiver is solid brass with a coating on it to retard oxidation. I would think the golden boy is also brass, but can't say for sure. I do know they are fantastic rifles whatever they are made from.

I would test it by removing the side plate or ordering another one and testing it with steel wool or something like that. Sand paper or you can leave it in water for long amounts of time.

merkelerk · « **Reply #18 on:** January 30, 2009, 07:49:46 PM »

I have a golden boy in .22 mag, it is definitely an aluminum reciever with an plated alloy cover that can be easily removed.
I have had absolutely no problems with this rifle, it puts the bullet where i aim every time, no polish required just wipe and go.
Through snow and rain and brush, it looks like new.

Chief Thundermoon · « **Reply #19 on:** August 27, 2009, 08:04:52 PM »

Go to the website and look at the one Santa Clause is holding undere customer coments page(that would be me)The stock brasslite will not handle engraving so i got the one that was engraved when they had that style,put a large loop on it and she's almost as purty as my wife,i hold them both the same.

wreckhog · « **Reply #20 on:** September 11, 2009, 04:48:03 AM »

Every Dicks I shop at has a standard 22 for 289. Not fast movers.

Old Fart · « **Reply #21 on:** September 30, 2009, 10:41:10 AM »

Could be the 289 price tag.