Quality Check - Henry Repeating Arms Rifles

[flagman1776]

I just traded for a Henry 22LR Lever Gun... made in USA. I have not had a chance to wring it out yet. It has an unusual built in safety device that prevents clicking on an empty chamber. I expect it will be a fine gun.

The Henry is a virtual clone of a much beloved Ithica Model 72 Lever Gun... made in W. Germany... circa 1979. The Ithica is an absolute tack driver.
Russ

 

[sipowicz]

That's a great idea for a safety...keeps the chamber from getting dinged up when you dry fire your last round....I count my rounds in my 39a so I don't dry fire...

 

[DeathGrip]

That's a great idea for a safety...keeps the chamber from getting dinged up when you dry fire your last round....I count my rounds in my 39a so I don't dry fire...

How's the countin goin' with the finger shortage and all?Serious,how's the finger doing?It's been a while.Hope all's good.

Merry Christmas,D.G.

 

[G-Mac]

Henry's are Made in the USA. NJ to be precise....no jokes please

The one I bought for my son, some years back, was made in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Did they move across the river?

 

[afriqueart]

Can't do better than a Henry!

 

[cjw3]

I have had an H001 for several years; it is my squirrel rifle and, like most .22's, is very accurate with ammo it likes.

They are designed differently from other lever guns in that what appears to be the receiver is really a carrier for an internal receiver. The serial number, which must be on the receiver, will be found on the lower portion of the actual receiver in the wrist of the stock (where the lever rests with the action closed). When I first got it, now and then the extractor would slip off of a cartridge rim. I inspected it and found that the design of the receiver/carrier resulted in just a little excess play that would allow the bolt to move enough to the right so that the extractor would slip off. I placed a very thin shim inside the carrier on the right side of the bolt to keep the bolt to the left. That stopped the problem, at least with .22 LR ammo. Aguila Super Kolibri will still do it now and then, but they will also do it in other guns.

I wanted to modify the front sight by installing a tiny white bead on the face of the sight. I wrote Henry and asked about buying an extra one for this purpose and they sent one along for free. (I have used the modified sight to good effect many times, since the white bead stands out so much better than the black blade.) I know I could send the rifle back to them and have the issue with the extractor fixed properly, but it is working fine and I don't want to be bothered with the shipping, etc.

From all accounts, their customer service is second to none. I don't see how they can build such a high quality product for the price. I am thinking about getting one of their .22 pump action rifles.

 

[wheelgun28]

I had the pleasure of going to the factory when it was in Brooklyn. I repair industrial machinery, so it was a service call. They were in a bind and I was busy, but made time to get there. Anyhow I met the owner and at the time his dad, what nice people. The employees seem treated well the working conditions were good. They were happy to show me around, the gun drills, the milling department etc. I came away with a very very positive attitude of the people and the company. I would buy their products with out a second thought!!

 

[mm6mm6]

I have several Marlins, including a 39M. I bought a Henry Goldenboy .17 HMR because I liked the company and wanted to try out the new .17 cartridge.

The fit and finish is top notch. The action is super smooth and the trigger is great. It's a fun rifle. I scoped mine just to see how accurate I could shoot the .17 HMR. I'm not a great rifleman, but I could put 10 shots in a Ritz cracker at 100 yards off a sandbag rest. I bet true riflemen could shoot sub moa with the Henry Goldenboy.

I think their one of the finest guns made and also one of the finest companies.

Here's mine:

Watch their very funny new advertisement on their site: Henry Repeating Arms

Also, read customer reviews posted on their site here:

Henry Repeating Arms Company - Customer Letters

 

[Pubtym]

I too am happy with my Henry H001. Put a Burris Scope on it. It's a key holer at 25 yds with CCI SV.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

I have the basis Henry 22 lever action ("Froniersman"?) and a 357 Golden Boy. Both have been great rifles for 20 years and many range trips.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I( have always wanted a Winchester .22 pump with exposed hammer. But people that have them are REAL proud of "em". I bought a Henry .22 pump/octagon barrel and exposed hammer. They took their lever action and put a pump handle on so it will never be smooth Like a real .22 pump. Mine is 2 years old and has never given a problem I like it.

Wayne02
Where did you find a newly manufactured 39A.......When Remington bought Marlin years ago 39A production ceased. Remington did offer a $1200.00 custom one but I don't believe they sold even one. So Again where did you find a newly made 39A........Some of us would like to get in on that deal.
Chiappa makes a copy of the 39A but it is out and out junk.

 

[.38SuperMan]

Looks like this thread lives and breaths again.

My wife gave me a 22 carbine for my birthday about 5 years ago. She wasn’t a shooter but went with me to the random for my first outing with it. I coaxed he to try it and she never gave it back so I would d up gaining a shooting partner and a second carbine.

I since have purchased a Big Boy Brass 45LC and 357, both carbines. I and my wife are extremely pleased with them. The function perfect every time, are accurate and well made rifles. I’m guessing we’ve both put 5,000 rounds through each of our rifles. Really I can’t find any fault with them.

I’ve shot both LR and shorts and never a failure. It likes cheap Federal bulk ammo just as much as CCI mini mags. The always feed perfect and eject perfect and if a round doesn’t go off you can bet it a bad round.

One of my best friends has the 22wmr version and he’s delighted with it. He’s had it longer than I’ve had a Henry and don’t think he’s had a problem.

I’ll say they are outstanding guns.

 

[mk70ss]

I love my Henry .22 mag. Very accurate and well made. Have taken three coyotes with it so far.

 

[torizus]

After skimming over the past 15 years of comments, I feel comfortable in telling Blacksky that he is good to go with a Henry.
By now I hope he is on his 2nd or3rd Henry in other calibers.

I bought a Henry 22 around same time, now have the 357 and 45/70.
There is a lot to be said for a family owned company. Especially this one.

 

[murphydog]

I( have always wanted a Winchester .22 pump with exposed hammer. But people that have them are REAL proud of "em". I bought a Henry .22 pump/octagon barrel and exposed hammer. They took their lever action and put a pump handle on so it will never be smooth Like a real .22 pump. Mine is 2 years old and has never given a problem I like it.

Wayne02
Where did you find a newly manufactured 39A.......When Remington bought Marlin years ago 39A production ceased. Remington did offer a $1200.00 custom one but I don't believe they sold even one. So Again where did you find a newly made 39A........Some of us would like to get in on that deal.
Chiappa makes a copy of the 39A but it is out and out junk.

14 year old thread, as others noted.

 

[CH4]

I’ve heard good things about Henry rifles, but owning steel 9422s and a 39a, the feel of the Henry’s sheet metal clad, cast aluminum/magnesium (Zamak) action just feels cheap; however, there centerfire actions seem robust.

 

[erikpolcrack]

I have both a pump and a lever Henry in regular 22 LR that I bought years ago when they first came out. They both still function fine and have never let me down. My only disappointment has been a tendency toward minor chipping of the enamel-like finish on the alloy receivers. It's most frequent on the corners and edges.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I’ve heard good things about Henry rifles, but owning steel 9422s and a 39a, the feel of the Henry’s sheet metal clad, cast aluminum/magnesium (Zamak) action just feels cheap; however, there centerfire actions seem robust.

Will never own a henry lever..........These 3 (shown before) fill the bill.