New to this.

[Galen]

Hello all I am glad you have let me on your forum. Just got a Golden boy the other day and a little up set with it. It's a 357 mag and have been told that the action on them was like glass but with mine it it smooth until the bolt hits the trigger and it it really hard to get it over and the same way when you close it. Is it just because it is new or is it me??

[JEBar]

welcome indeed .... delighted to have you join our forum .... your Golden Boy's action should be smooth .... hitting the trigger as you have described isn't normal .... the reality is, a call to Henry's customer service is very much in order .... you will find that they will provide excellent service and will most certainly take care of the problem .... do hope you will be an active member who will read and post often .... be sure to follow the link below to where you can add your 357 to our community's total


http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 94#p158794

[GunnyGene]

I don't understand this. How can the bolt hit the trigger? Maybe he means the bolt and hammer? Or the lever and trigger are interfering? Also I've never heard of a .357 Golden Boy. .357 BB Classic with brass receiver, yes. A model number would clarify some of this.

[rugrat]

Welcome to the forum. Customer service at Henry should take care of the issue for you.

[CT_Shooter]

Welcome to the forum from CT. I agree that you should telephone Henry CS. You'll find a list of numbers here:

http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 127#p70193

[Galen]

yes I did mean the hammer. I also was wrong about the golden boy , like I said I am new to all this stuff but really want to learn.

[RanchRoper]

Welcome from Alberta. Hope it gets sorted out for you.

[GunnyGene]

yes I did mean the hammer. I also was wrong about the golden boy , like I said I am new to all this stuff but really want to learn.

Ok. What I'd suggest then is to tear it down and clean/lube it first. Sometimes there will be some leftover gunk from the factory (true of any new gun from any manufacturer).

Sounds like you've got a BigBoy Classic - brass receiver & octagonal barrel? If so Henry has a maintenance video series that will walk you thru the process. They demonstrate with a .44 mag, but everything is the same for the .357.

You should pick up a set of gunsmith screwdrivers to do this and not use ordinary hardware store drivers. These are normally available in a set from any local gunshop, or on Amazon. A inexpensive set like this will do you:

https://www.amazon.com/Wheeler-Space-Sa ... 263&sr=8-3

Henry Maintenance Video

https://www.henryusa.com/own-a-henry/he ... -boy-h006/

[GFK]

Welcome. No worries. As been stated, if you are unable to resolve the situation, Henry will address the situation. But, I am wondering if you are referring to the bolt cocking the hammer? If so, I believe what Gunny suggested will will make that smoother. As you shoot it, it will wear itself in as well. Nonetheless, happy shooting!

[RanchRoper]

Ditto; a good clean and oil.