Just starting to consider getting one

[ESquared]

I just watched the first half of Part 1, and my take-away is that Henry basically gave it to him, and he graciously accepted it and became the owner that way. Part 1, by the way, was made 3 years ago, and the engraving pattern is totally different than the one in the current Henry catalogue. Part 1 is worth watching; man, that guy can shoot!

[RanchRoper]

He's a dead shot with a rifle or pistol.

[CT_Shooter]

He's a dead shot with a rifle or pistol.

So are you. On another topic, you're avatars change as often as the weather in New England. But, unlike the weather, I always like your changes.

[RanchRoper]

Never did like to stand still too long...

[Mags]

Never did like to stand still too long...

If you stand still, 'they' will get you. Gotta keep moving.

[dddrees]

I saw that it said "Part 2," so I'll have to search out Part 1. Interesting, too, that he actually bought one, as he's not known for being a Henry fan, at least based on the other reviews I've seen him do. He might just be a convert.

As he said he just is not a fan of a tube loadier vs a side gate loading lever gun. I know this is a tube loader as well but in this case this is the one that was made that way and it's historically correct to load by the tube.

[ESquared]

Maybe you all have uncovered this already, but here's a GunJoker listing on this topic:

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/781321874

For those of you who passed it by, here's a Henry listed for a cool $31,500.00

[Mags]

Getting closer in price to something I can afford About 1/2 the price of the one I was looking at yesterday.
Thanks for the GunJoker pun.

Maybe you all have uncovered this already, but here's a GunJoker listing on this topic:

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/781321874

For those of you who passed it by, here's a Henry listed for a cool $31,500.00

[dddrees]

Maybe you all have uncovered this already, but here's a GunJoker listing on this topic:

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/781321874

For those of you who passed it by, here's a Henry listed for a cool $31,500.00

Must be something wrong with it. LOL

[dddrees]

I made up my mind. First I decided and this wasn't a big surprise. No matter which one I decided one wasn't going to satisfy me. Kind of knew that going in. Secondly I decided that the Yellow Boy or 1866 which was the first one that always comes to mid when I think good looking is the one I will get first. Thirdly I decided I want the ones with the better grade stocks so in this case it's the Winchester 1866 Shot Show 2018 Delux version.

So that's the first one and I guess I have another decision to make after I get that one.


Thanks for all your help.


Cheers,

Dan

[OldLog]

i found the video spent too much time talking about the polish. boring to me

[PT7]

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...to the Forum...and greetings from the Show-Me-State, OldLog.

i found the video spent too much time talking about the polish. boring to me

[Mags]

Welcome to the forum from the TV Oregon.

[CT_Shooter]

Welcome to the forum from CT.

[dddrees]

Welcome to the forum from the TV Oregon.

Welcome to the forum from CT.

Thank you.


I got side tracked with a few other lever guns a bit ago but I am seriously looking into one of these again. Pretty sure the only way I'll stop doing this is to finally get one.

[ESquared]

So, you didn't get the Winchester Shot Show version? Back to Square One?

[dddrees]

So, you didn't get the Winchester Shot Show version? Back to Square One?

Yes it's back to square one. But not the one your thinking because I got those two. The 1866 and the 1873 Shot Show versions that is. But my intentions initially were to get the Original Henry by Henry Repeating Arms. I never meant to skip that one initially. Thing was the other two were Shot Show versions and I just had the feeling they may not be around for ever. The other consideration was caliber and I already had 357 Revolvers so those two made more sense from that perspective as well or at least to me.

Anyway I skipped it and now I can't get it out of my head. Typically the answer is pretty simple. In this case I think I need to go back to square one and get the one I missed.

[Mags]

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There ya go, now go!

...Anyway I skipped it and now I can't get it out of my head. Typically the answer is pretty simple. In this case I think I need to go back to square one and get the one I missed.

[dddrees]

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There ya go, now go!

...Anyway I skipped it and now I can't get it out of my head. Typically the answer is pretty simple. In this case I think I need to go back to square one and get the one I missed.

Already on the way. Looking at probably a few weeks but it's already in the works.

[PT7]

...my intentions initially were to get the Original Henry by Henry Repeating Arms.
...I skipped it ...In this case I think I need to go back to square one and get the one I missed.

I think your "Square One" choice is very cool , ddd. At several Cabelas visits, I handled a brass Original Henry in .45 Colt (H011C), and that is one quality rifle. Two things I distinctly remember: how smooth the lever action was; and the folding ladder rear sight. I'd think that iron sight would be a definite keeper and not one that calls for any mod. Henry states that sight as "classic," and I agree.

I checked out the Henry web site, and they now offer five models of the Original. All five are offered in .44-40 WCF caliber. The brass model I listed above is the only one offered in .45 Colt. Which model are you considering? Best as you move forward to "get the one you missed!"
PT7