I'm hope to buy another lever action gun soon. I've had Marlins, Rossi's etc and they are nice rifles. I want something with a smoother/lighter action. I've heard good things on Uberti and Henry rifles. If you own either, would you mind sharing your thoughts on your rifles action and build quality? Thank you.
Uberti vs Henry
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Straightshooter2
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I have a Henry Golden Boy .22 and the lever is like glass. I've never felt any action of any kind as smooth as that Henry. Plus, and I know this doesn't mean much to some people, the Henry is made in the USA.
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keith44spl
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I've been usin a Uberti Short Rifle in 45 LC for several years now....I'm aliken it too!
I have a Henry Golden Boy and a Uberti 1873 Sporting Rifle. Both have smooth actions. What I like about the Uberti over the Henry, is the Uberti has the loading gate on the side,where the Henry has to be loaded at the muzzle end of the magazine tube. The Uberti more closely matches the original Winchester 1873, where I am not sure what the Henry closely matches, if anything. The Uberti is a work of art, while the Henry is simply a nice rifle. They both, however, have their place.
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I'm sort of in the same boat with ya S&W. I'm up in the air about a Cimarron, or a Uberti....
The Henry is nice, but I'm not getting the Happy, Fuzzy's, with the tube feed, vs the side gate....Everything I have read, everyone likes the action though...Haven't heard anything bad about the Uberti's...The Rossi?????
Winchester is out...Made in Japan.... I've been snooping on the Cimarron web page...I sort of am leaning towards theirs.....
Me...I'd be going with the 1873 with the longer bbl......Heavier than the 92's or the 94"s, but.....
Haven't quite made up my mind....Trouble is with most of them, around here anyway, the dealers that are listed, don't have any of them in stock, so a person would have to buy, have it shipped, then try it out...Woops...to late then to either like or not.
I'm snooping for a 45 colt also.
WuzzFuzz
The Henry is nice, but I'm not getting the Happy, Fuzzy's, with the tube feed, vs the side gate....Everything I have read, everyone likes the action though...Haven't heard anything bad about the Uberti's...The Rossi?????
Winchester is out...Made in Japan.... I've been snooping on the Cimarron web page...I sort of am leaning towards theirs.....
Me...I'd be going with the 1873 with the longer bbl......Heavier than the 92's or the 94"s, but.....
Haven't quite made up my mind....Trouble is with most of them, around here anyway, the dealers that are listed, don't have any of them in stock, so a person would have to buy, have it shipped, then try it out...Woops...to late then to either like or not.
I'm snooping for a 45 colt also.
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inspcalahan
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I have 7 Henry's in the house (5 mine and 2 that belong to the kids) that range from a Big Boy, a Golden Boy, a few standard .22 lever guns, youth models and even the stainless bolt action single shots for the "kids first rifle" - that should speak for itself. Slickest actions out there, very accurate and just plain fun.
The one Uberti I want is the true brass framed Henry repeating rifle replica, now made by Uberti. If only Henry made that one (go figure on why they don't), the collection would be complete.
The one Uberti I want is the true brass framed Henry repeating rifle replica, now made by Uberti. If only Henry made that one (go figure on why they don't), the collection would be complete.
My son has a golden boy.Smoothest action I've felt on a lever gun.
w-30dreamin
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I have no experience with Uberti but can say I love my Henry........smoooooooth!
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The Henry rimfire rifles use nylon washers to give a super smooth feel but I have no idea if the centerfire versions do the same. The bigger concideration in my view is wht model of action you are looking for in a rifle. 1873? 1892? 1894? Marlin 336 / Rossi Rio Grand? You can go all the way from rimfire to .45-70 in these choices. Winchester is back at making lever actions again but I think they are Miroku builds and they aren't cheap. But all the reviews I've read say they reek of quality. And then there are the Pedersoli rifles. They are about as quality as Italian steel can buy these days. That's all I can think of at the moment.
Frizzman
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I have had a Henry Golden Boy that my wife gave me as a graduation gift when I got my MS degree a good many years ago. It is beautifully made and as has been stated, has a wonderfully smooth action. It is not an exact copy of any antique rifle and is loaded via the muzzle end of the tube magazine. Since I don't expect to have to top off the magazine while under fire and it hold ten rounds of .45 Colt, that isn"t an issue for me...Besides the quality workmanship, the fact that it is ALL American made and I have actually been able to email with the president of the company without having to speak Italian or Japanese has been a major factor in chosing it over a foreign made replica..
kamloops67
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ubertis dominate cowboy action shooting, well built lots of go fast parts if you want. ive shot a number of ubertis marlins winchesters and henrys my next cowbow rifle will be a uberti .i currently run a winchester 92.
the 66-73 action is simpler and more reliable in rapid fire.
my $0.02 cdn
the 66-73 action is simpler and more reliable in rapid fire.
my $0.02 cdn
Ivan the Butcher
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I have a Umberti 73 in 44 Special. Incredibly smooth, and accurate. It is the smoothest pistol caliber lever gun I've handled. For rifle cartridge lever guns, somebody is making a 1876 reproduction, but I'm sticking with 1886's (Browning and Winchester) for the foreseeable future. When it comes to price point vs quality, Umberti is very hard to beat. Ivan
LouisianaJoe
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I have a Henry Golden Boy and a .45 Colt Big Boy. I like them a lot. I have no experience with the Uberti. It sounds like either will do what you want.
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Ok,,several pro's for going with Henry, and several for Uberti, now that you have them, thank you for the feed back..
But why did you buy what you have in the first place? Did you have an opportunity to try one out before buying? Borrow someone else's? What made you decide to get what you have? Or did you do like this thread says, go with the recomendations, or did you just go with a Pig in the Poke and buy it and try it?
Some people like Fords, some like Chevies. But for someone like me who's never bought one, or even had the opportunity to fondle one????
But since I already have a 25 in the LC with the 6", it makes sense to me to go with a .45 LC and stay with that caliber of ammo. I'd even go with one in .41 if I could find one, I've got a M57 too.. But that's next to impossible without putting a second mortgage on this place....
No I won't be doing any cowboy shooting. I'm too old and slow...No I'm not going to go bear hunting with one. But I can appreciate having one that has smooth action and helps me hit what I aim at (I need all the help I can get in that category.!!!!!)
But as I say, the dealers I have around here, don't keep any in stock, so I don't have the opportunity to fondle before buying...Well I guess that statement is not true...Sheels does have the Henry in the .22's. But nothing in the big bore's.
WuzzFuzz
But why did you buy what you have in the first place? Did you have an opportunity to try one out before buying? Borrow someone else's? What made you decide to get what you have? Or did you do like this thread says, go with the recomendations, or did you just go with a Pig in the Poke and buy it and try it?
Some people like Fords, some like Chevies. But for someone like me who's never bought one, or even had the opportunity to fondle one????
But since I already have a 25 in the LC with the 6", it makes sense to me to go with a .45 LC and stay with that caliber of ammo. I'd even go with one in .41 if I could find one, I've got a M57 too.. But that's next to impossible without putting a second mortgage on this place....
No I won't be doing any cowboy shooting. I'm too old and slow...No I'm not going to go bear hunting with one. But I can appreciate having one that has smooth action and helps me hit what I aim at (I need all the help I can get in that category.!!!!!)
But as I say, the dealers I have around here, don't keep any in stock, so I don't have the opportunity to fondle before buying...Well I guess that statement is not true...Sheels does have the Henry in the .22's. But nothing in the big bore's.
WuzzFuzz
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BigCityChief
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My personal experience is that you can't go wrong with either choice.
Gunsnwater
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They do. I got a catalog with extra insert showing it. I need one. I have rifles from both and they are great. 22lr and a couple of 45long colt. Henry is all American and I like that. Uberti has great color case hardening and I like that. All are accurate so hey get two!
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They do. I got a catalog with extra insert showing it. I need one. I have rifles from both and they are great. 22lr and a couple of 45long colt. Henry is all American and I like that. Uberti has great color case hardening and I like that. All are accurate so hey get two!
Hey Mister, can you lend me a dime???????
I'd love to have one of each, but I'm afraid I'll only be able to afford one.
WuzzFuzz
I inherited my dad's Navy Arms Yellow Boy in .38 special (Uberti copy of the Winchester Model 1866). It is has a smooth action and is very accurate.
You guys have had some great posts, I'm struggling with some of the stuff you mentioned. I've got a Rossi .357 carbine and a full sized Marlin .44. I have a ton of .44's and some .45 Colt's handguns, so I'm good on brass either way. The .44 makes more economical/convenience sense, but the .45 Colt in an 1873 really appeals to me. I think I'll go carbine since I only lose one round vs portability.
Unfortunately, I watched the video for the Uberti El Patron, so now I have thoughts of a matching pistol and rifle.
I need gun anonymous or something, it's a sickness.
Thanks for the great posts!!
Unfortunately, I watched the video for the Uberti El Patron, so now I have thoughts of a matching pistol and rifle.
I need gun anonymous or something, it's a sickness.
Thanks for the great posts!!
Gunsnwater
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Most I stumbled on at gun shows some were discovered at shops when I just went looking just to see what they had. Not too many dealers want people fingering the brass Henry's . They all feel good any way, I never hear of anybody complaining about getting a lemon Henry or uberti I had good luck. The best part is they are accurate.
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