Modern Take on a Henry

[Davidlewis1010]

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After breaking the fore grip on my All Weather 357, I put the Midwest Industries M-Lock rail on in its place. I also installed the Henry rail and mounted a Sig Romeo 5XDR. I called Henry when the happened before Christmas and was honest with them about it being my fault. They actually told me that they only had enough parts to keep up with warranty items and new manufacture. That left me with an unusable rifle. After scouring for a replacement, I ran across the rail. I had mixed emotions about installing it because I don’t want to ruin the Henry looks. In fact, if this were any rifle other than an all weather, I would not have done any of these changes. Fast forward to a couple of days ago and I was having a conversation with BigAl52. I told him about my story and he suggested that I contact Henry again. I sent an email, and a gentleman named George LaMarche emailed me back and wanted to get information to send me a replacement free even though I was the one who broke it. Henry has made good on their reputation for customer service, and I wont forget that.
If anyone is interested, the rail says to have it installed by a qualified gunsmith. This is because you have to completely disassemble the rifle! You have to remove the barrel clamp dovetailed mount which requires removal of the magazine tube. Removal of the magazine tube requires removal of the entire action assembly to access the Allen key at the base of the tube. It’s really not as difficult as it sounds, but does require some patience and a few specific tools to keep from marring anything.

[ESquared]

That's what the kids these days call a "mash-up," that's for sure, but it looks pretty functional and shows some pretty good 'smithing skills, too! The question is: how does it shoot?
Lots of guys customizing their Henrys around here, so welcome to that club!
Even more interesting is the backstory about how you broke the original forend in the first place, but that's none of our business!

[CT_Shooter]

Thanks for the photo and the description. Photos on this forum are best displayed in 4:3 ratio, so I resized yours to 1024x768. Beautiful rifle.

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[RanchRoper]

Wild West Tech!

[markiver54]

Wow!...turned a pistol into a rifle

[Davidlewis1010]

Thanks for the photo and the description. Photos on this forum are best displayed in 4:3 ratio, so I resized yours to 1024x768. Beautiful rifle.
Modern Take on a Henry.jpg

Thanks for that. I looked and didn’t see an option for resizing on the forum. If I missed it, please let me know. I’ll make sure to use the 4:3 from now on.

[Sir Henry]

Nice looking rifle.

[Mags]

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Great looking rifle mod. I agree with you looks good on the all weather.

We maintain a list of Henry contacts here: http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5127
I'd like to add George LaMarche email to list. Could you please provide his email address? Thanks.

... I sent an email, and a gentleman named George LaMarche emailed me back and wanted to get information to send me a replacement free even though I was the one who broke it. ...

[BigAl52]

Hey David
Im glad to hear Henry came through with a new forend. There customer service is second to no one. Its things like this and experiences that I have had with them that make a person want to keep supporting them any way you can.

[Joe.45]

Careful now, someone might confuse that with an “assault rifle” hehehehehe all kidding aside, I love that model and after I get my H004, the all weather .357 should be my fourth Henry.

[Davidlewis1010]

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Great looking rifle mod. I agree with you looks good on the all weather.

We maintain a list of Henry contacts here: http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5127
I'd like to add George LaMarche email to list. Could you please provide his email address? Thanks.

... I sent an email, and a gentleman named George LaMarche emailed me back and wanted to get information to send me a replacement free even though I was the one who broke it. ...

Here is his data:
George A. Lamarche
George@henryusa.com
Customer Service

Henry Repeating Arms Company

59 E 1st Street

Bayonne, NJ 07002

Tel. (201) 858-4400

Fax (201) 858-4435

[Davidlewis1010]

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Great looking rifle mod. I agree with you looks good on the all weather.

We maintain a list of Henry contacts here: http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5127
I'd like to add George LaMarche email to list. Could you please provide his email address? Thanks.

... I sent an email, and a gentleman named George LaMarche emailed me back and wanted to get information to send me a replacement free even though I was the one who broke it. ...

Here is his data:
George A. Lamarche
George@henryusa.com
Customer Service

Henry Repeating Arms Company

59 E 1st Street

Bayonne, NJ 07002

Tel. (201) 858-4400

Fax (201) 858-4435

[Mags]

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Thank you!

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Great looking rifle mod. I agree with you looks good on the all weather.

We maintain a list of Henry contacts here: http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5127
I'd like to add George LaMarche email to list. Could you please provide his email address? Thanks.

... I sent an email, and a gentleman named George LaMarche emailed me back and wanted to get information to send me a replacement free even though I was the one who broke it. ...

Here is his data:
George A. Lamarche
George@henryusa.com
Customer Service

Henry Repeating Arms Company

59 E 1st Street

Bayonne, NJ 07002

Tel. (201) 858-4400

Fax (201) 858-4435

[GFK]

Nice job. So, I take it that you did not receive a replacement forearm?

[PT7]

That is really a sharp-looking mod you did on your Henry....good job.

I have a suggestion about the photo you posted. I noticed you don't have an avatar set up yet. At least for a starter, I think your "modern" Henry would look great for that use.
PT7

Thanks for the photo and the description. Photos on this forum are best displayed in 4:3 ratio, so I resized yours to 1024x768. Beautiful rifle.
Modern Take on a Henry.jpg

Thanks for that. I looked and didn’t see an option for resizing on the forum. If I missed it, please let me know. I’ll make sure to use the 4:3 from now on.

[shootest]

At the risk of hurting some feelings I’ve got to disagree. Reminds me of a guy at the range a few years back that put his Henry in a tactical style chassis, did not look good.

[JEBar]

its often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder .... as one who has historically personalized (AKA modified) many things I've purchased, I have no problem with doing so .... with lever actions there is a community out there who wouldn't dream of mounting a scope on one .... there is another community of folks who have a strong preference for mounting them .... I've seen many mods that I wouldn't use that other folks really like .... I appreciate folks for posting comments and pictures .... doing so stimulates thinking and conversation

[Davidlewis1010]

At the risk of hurting some feelings I’ve got to disagree. Reminds me of a guy at the range a few years back that put his Henry in a tactical style chassis, did not look good.

Everyone has their own style. Like I said, I would never do this to one of the classic designs. Thanks for being honest, and my feelings aren’t hurt at all.