Henrys Original

[Vaquero]

None.

RP

[dddrees]

All I would stipulate is that I have no actual evidence or proof of what Henry is actually doing.

However I would say that the material they are using such as their wood and even their receivers on the Original Henry appear to be exactly what they are using on their Big Boys . A bit fancier to a degree with regards to their stocks but certainly by all accounts not the European wood that Uberti uses which supposedly is actually grey underneath that red varnish and tends to be a bit softer from what I have read. I haven't tested the alloy on the receiver but by all appearances it appears to be an exact match with regards to the type of alloy I've seen on their Big Boys. Even though I have yet to see a Henry from Uberti this alloy is significantly different than what is on my Winchester 1866. So when I mentioned DNA earlier that's basically what I meant. The Original Henry also uses Mim parts and I have yet to read that Uberti does that. Also from everything I have read is that Uberti uses softer headed screws which does not appear to be the type of screws used on my rifle. So the differences in my opinion are not just due to a higher polish or over polish which is what they did on the barrel but there are some good examples of actual differences in at least some of the type of parts being used.

[RanchRoper]

Just my opinion but I think the Uberti fills the bill if you want a very close replica and HRA one if you want a very high end flashy one. Either way, you are in for a treat at the shooting range.

[dddrees]

Just my opinion but I think the Uberti fills the bill if you want a very close replica and HRA one if you want a very high end flashy one. Either way, you are in for a treat at the shooting range.

Of course my comments may typically come off in favor of the Henry Repeating Arms Henry but that's typicall of someone who chose one over another. But there are many who like you have chosen the Uberti over the Henry Repeating Arms version. This of course goes for the Winchester Miroku versions vs Uberti. This also goes for Ruger vs Uberti.

Just so happens I have always chosen something other than Uberti. But without a doubt the major case Uberti can always make is how close their replicas actually replicate the original. They tend to always come out on top when it comes to this point.

By no means does this not mean I don't see and others agree with you that the Uberti's plusses can actually be a better fit depending on ones likes and dislikes. Just a great thing we actually have choices.


By the way I do really wish Henry Repeating Arms had choosen not to be so flashy with the polishing job they did on the barrel and magazine. I also wish Henry hadn't chosen to use Mim parts or that their ladder sight didn't feel so weak. But as mentioned all of these replicas to one degree or another are a compromise and when choosing as long as you recognize that then you"ll better understand what options you actually have.

[RanchRoper]

It's all good....just get out and shoot 'em!

[Mags]

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So true. Even if Tony, getting Henry started in the 90's, did assemble guns in the U.S. from Uberti parts then, it doesn't mean once Henry was on it's feet it continued to do so. Today 'I believe' they make the unique parts that make up a Henry rifle, but buy common parts like washers, o-rings, studs and such from other U.S. manufactures.

... have no actual evidence or proof of what Henry is actually doing.
...

[dddrees]

This is the video I spoke of and starting at 4:00 is where Anthony speaks about where various parts and components come from.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... nJK8hlD_NY

[Mistered]

This also goes for Ruger vs Uberti.

What do Ruger and Uberti make in common?

[dddrees]

This also goes for Ruger vs Uberti.

What do Ruger and Uberti make in common?

SA Revolvers. As appealing as the Ubertis are I have always chosen to get a Ruger for various reasons which work better for me instead.

[Mistered]

Those who choose Uberti probably do so for the authenticity of having a Colt replica.
Ruger isn't really replicating anything specific but are producing a quality SA revolver of their own design.
An I too am a fan of Ruger and have owned several - but none currently.

[dddrees]

Those who choose Uberti probably do so for the authenticity of having a Colt replica.
Ruger isn't really replicating anything specific but are producing a quality SA revolver of their own design.
An I too am a fan of Ruger and have owned several - but none currently.

Well, as stated Uberti does tend to be more true to the original in all the cases I have mentioned previously. Most certainly a draw, I however had other concerns or needs that were always more important or worked better for me in the end.

[Travlin]

I do know that H.R.A. bought an original Henry rifle to reverse engineer the one that they made. There was a picture of it and the serial number in an article in GUNS OF THE OLD WEST.

[RanchRoper]

That's true in my case. I like the old west replica appeal of the Uberti. Don't get me wrong my Big Boy I sold was a shooter and my buddy LOVES it. But I am very happy with my replica guns.

I posted a link awhile back that shows the difference in the stocks. The HRA one is an early version of the 1860 with a deeper belly on the stock and the Uberti is a less deep stock more common to later model 1860's.

https://www.precisiongunstocks.com/cont ... us/d9.html

[BigAl52]

None.

RP

Seems some other fellas have chimed in to let this guy know doesnt know what hes talking about. Have you kept up on it Vaquero? One even emailed Henry.

[Mistered]

There was a picture of it and the serial number in an article in GUNS OF THE OLD WEST.

Got a link or a copy of the article?
I'd LOVE to read it!

[dddrees]

That's true in my case. I like the old west replica appeal of the Uberti. Don't get me wrong my Big Boy I sold was a shooter and my buddy LOVES it. But I am very happy with my replica guns.

I posted a link awhile back that shows the difference in the stocks. The HRA one is an early version of the 1860 with a deeper belly on the stock and the Uberti is a less deep stock more common to later model 1860's.

https://www.precisiongunstocks.com/cont ... us/d9.html

Well, there's certainly a noticeable diffrence when compared to my various Winchester replicas. Of course these are replicas of the 1866 and 1873. As of yet I have not seen any actual Henry rifles or even the Uberti but the Original Henry as you say definitely has pretty deep belly on it's stock.

[Vaquero]

None.

RP

Seems some other fellas have chimed in to let this guy know doesnt know what hes talking about. Have you kept up on it Vaquero? One even emailed Henry.

No sir, I haven't been back over since the other day.
I will later though.

RP

[Mistered]

What forum is this on?
I would like to follow it.

[Vaquero]

What forum is this on?
I would like to follow it.

Cast Boolits.com
I believe it's in the lever gun section.

RP

[Mistered]

Cast Boolits.com

Thanks! found it!