New Henry owner, 45-70 H010

[Sailorjerry]

Hello from Jacksonville, Fl

I’ve owned plenty of Winchester’s and a Marlin. I’d been eyeing this Henry for a year or so and finally bought it at our most recent gun show. I absolutely love the craftsmanship and balance of this weapon. I did have a hiccup during the first range trip. I’d dumped the rounds out of the tube, one remained in. I lowered the lever without the tube installed and the lever stuck in the down position. I later discovered that this can also happen if you are gentle while cycling the action. Such a jam is easily cleared by removing the lever. Lesson learned, don’t Baby the action or cycle without magazine tube installed. She’s had a thorough cleaning and will re-visit the range tomorrow.

[PT7]

Welcome from the Show-Me-State, Sailorjerry. (Does your moniker maybe mean former or current NAVY?)

Congrats on your new Henry, and also on the two very nice photos you posted. Sharp-looking rifle!
Good job on your #1 Forum post.

Hello from Jacksonville, Fl I’d been eyeing this Henry for a year or so and finally bought it at our most recent gun show. I absolutely love the craftsmanship and balance of this weapon.....She’s had a thorough cleaning and will re-visit the range tomorrow.

[Sailorjerry]

Thanks PT7,

It does; I'm a Retired USN/R Naval Aircrewman Rescue Swimmer. Most folks don't realize that the Navy has more aircraft than the Air Force.

Cheers!

[PT7]

Cool I'm retired Air Force, but there was no problem in letting you fellows have most of the aircraft!

Again, welcome and thanks for your service to our country.

[JEBar]

welcome indeed, happy to have you join us .... I'm looking forward to reading your range reports and comments about your 45-70 .... we have a bunch of folks who have 45-70's and I have no doubt that you'll find assistance from helpful/knowledgeable folks .... ours has proven to be an outstanding rifle .... feel free to read and post often .... please take a look at our How Many ? thread (link below) and add yours to our community's total

http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 182#p59182

[BigAl52]

Thanks for the service Jerry and Welcome to the forum. I have a couple of those 45-70's myself and do enjoy shooting them.

[CT_Shooter]

I’d been eyeing this Henry for a year or so and finally bought it at our most recent gun show. I absolutely love the craftsmanship and balance of this weapon.

Welcome to the forum from CT. Congratulations on your new Henry and for posting those great pictures. I look forward to your range reports.

[Les]

Hello Jerry .... welcome to the Forum from Runcorn, UK!

Congratulations on your new Henry - it looks a real beaut!

[Hitman]

Welcome to the forum from Grassy Creek North Carolina.

[MICoyote]

Welcome to the forum from Northern Michigan!