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Offline P.A. Myers

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Mr. Henry, Make us a rolling block
« on: February 12, 2010, 01:04:28 AM »
Wouldn't you like to have a Henry built 357 Remington pattern rolling block? Maybe a brass outer frame. How about a side-hammer falling block?

I'll buy #1.
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Re: Mr. Henry, Make us a rolling block
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2010, 01:42:41 AM »
Oh yea, I'll buy one.
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Re: Mr. Henry, Make us a rolling block
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2010, 01:50:11 AM »
Something like a Winchester 1885

In 30-30

No brass real steel.

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Re: Mr. Henry, Make us a rolling block
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2010, 04:46:59 AM »
There really is no "Mr. Henry" there.

The owner is Anthony Imperato and you can actually speak to him by phone if you call and he really does read e-mails sent there, hundreds of them per day as I seem to recall him telling me.

So if you really want this have you contacted him and asked for it? I kinda doubt he does much reading here even tho they sponsor the forum. If you want your voice on this to be heard contact him. He's a pretty down to earth kinda guy who actually listens to his customers.
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Re: Mr. Henry, Make us a rolling block
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2010, 05:35:14 AM »
Quote from: Graybeard on February 12, 2010, 04:46:59 AM
There really is no "Mr. Henry" there.

The owner is Anthony Imperato and you can actually speak to him by phone if you call and he really does read e-mails sent there, hundreds of them per day as I seem to recall him telling me.

So if you really want this have you contacted him and asked for it? I kinda doubt he does much reading here even tho they sponsor the forum. If you want your voice on this to be heard contact him. He's a pretty down to earth kinda guy who actually listens to his customers.

I sent him a long detailed email about what kind of .50 S&W lever action that I would like to see. What was in my proposal was pix of customized 1895 guide guns that he could use a baseline and specifics on each component. I made sure that the resultant rifle could be done on a modern assembly line. (What I proposed was a scaled up steel framed Big Boy, parkerized, picatinny rail with included detachable (AR15A2 style peep & std rear sight), and synthetic stock) Included ideas on the advertising for this new rifle. My proposal was about three pages long and could have been used as college paper.

He personally responded, thanked me for the research and detailed proposal, and indicated that they would take a serious look at this idea after they got the .30-30's in full production. The point is that if you want him to take this idea seriously, then you're going to have to do the research and send him a serious proposal. One of the things that you're going to have to prove is why should he invest several hundred thousand dollars in producing this rifle and that Pedersoli is under serving this market currently so that he can recoup his investment.
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Re: Mr. Henry, Make us a rolling block
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2010, 05:50:37 AM »
But they would be sweet wouldn't they. Back in the day they were strong enough for 7x57 so 30-30 , 375 Win, 38-55 etc. would certainly be in the realm of possibilities.
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Re: Mr. Henry, Make us a rolling block
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2010, 05:59:56 AM »
He may have listened.
but what you are asking for is a new firearm and that takes design, proto type, marketing, and manufacturing resources as well as time.
It may be in the works it may not but you can't send a note and expect them to crank one out.  They may only make 20" barrels as that is as long as thier equipment is.  And while 20" is great for a lever rifle it is a carbine for a rolling or falling block.
I think it would be different if you were asking for a 44 Mag gun to be chambered in a necked down version of the 44 mag case in a caliber they already make.  357 / 44 Mag case all they would need is the reamer to make it and a demand or an order with $ tends to move things along.  Even changing calibers is a larger production than you may think.
OH and if you end your e-mail to them with anything but "you are free to use any and all of my ideas"  you can almost expect any project to be scraped due to potential law suits for stealing ideas.
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Re: Mr. Henry, Make us a rolling block
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2010, 09:58:59 AM »
The beauty of making a rolling block is that it is a very simple piece. No magazine, no elevator, no action, simple extractor, simple breech. My old friends love my Pedersoli 357 [no brass pickup] but can not justify $1200 for one. $700 for an Uberti[Beretta] is better but they are scantly available. 357 Handi's are flying off the shelves. A real safety to allow field carry would increase the appeal. Let me point out I already have four rolling blocks.

P.S. There is a Mr. Henry, and Santa.
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Re: Mr. Henry, Make us a rolling block
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2010, 02:03:15 PM »
Quote from: P.A. Myers on February 14, 2010, 09:58:59 AM
The beauty of making a rolling block is that it is a very simple piece. No magazine, no elevator, no action, simple extractor, simple breech. My old friends love my Pedersoli 357 [no brass pickup] but can not justify $1200 for one. $700 for an Uberti[Beretta] is better but they are scantly available. 357 Handi's are flying off the shelves. A real safety to allow field carry would increase the appeal. Let me point out I already have four rolling blocks.

P.S. There is a Mr. Henry, and Santa.
OK, make a case to him that it would be worth the investment in engineering time and production line hardware. He is a businessman and has a responsibility both to the investors in his company and his employees to make the right decision. Please post your proposal to him here and we'll watch for the results.

I'll confess that a .357 rolling block is on my 'B' list of firearms to buy but could be tempted into getting on from a USofA manufacturer. My point is that men like Mr. Imperato doesn't have a prejudice against your desire but must be able to justify the ROI{Return On Investment} to a cold hearted board of directors.
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Re: Mr. Henry, Make us a rolling block
« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2010, 03:17:42 PM »
I have a and have sent a simpler request.
No 1 is to make their Big Boy in a steel version that has the reciever tapped for scope mounts and with sling swivels. that would make that model much better for hunting. I have one of thier current ones and it shoots great. People complain about the weight but it tames the .44 mag into a pussy cat.
No 2 was to chamber their current 30-30- in .35 remington, .444 and 45-70. I think they would be big sellers
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Re: Mr. Henry, Make us a rolling block
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2010, 04:37:17 AM »
I agree doulos, last fall, I had a few extra bucks on hand after a raise (I was really really thankful) and wanted a 45-70. Looked to henry first only to find that they dont chamber for 45-70. I ended up with a marlin 1895 which I love, but would have been happier to pass the moneu to mr imparto. Since then, My Dad bought a henry 30-30 and it is not only beautiful, but shoots really well and cycles smoothly. So, if they do start getting some more hunting chamberings, I will make serious effort to buy one. EJ
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