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Single Shot 357
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 2:30 pm
by ESquared
Found a pretty screaming deal on FunJoker on a 357 SS in Brass that a shop owner had brought in special order, deal fell through, etc.
It will be making its maiden voyage during next week's KC get-together, but I got it cleaned up and used a bit of RenWax and Ballistol to make it photo-worthy.
Have no experience with the Brasslite finish, but, as I understand it, it's the same alloy that HRA used in 22LR "Golden Boys." It shines up very nicely and seems to have some sort of top-coat that might protect it. To my eye, it's a slightly different color than the true brass receivers in Big Boys, but, since this will be easier to maintain, I might just let my 45Colt Brass "weather out" and get a nice patina going. The furniture is decent, especially the forearm.
Here a few pics from the kitchen island (flying the colors, natch!).
Re: Single Shot 357 "Brasslite"
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 2:46 pm
by RanchRoper
Very nice, looks great.
Re: Single Shot 357 "Brasslite"
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 3:09 pm
by PT7
Really looks to be a very nice find, and having a SS is very
.
Ah, I'm still into
wood big time! Agreed, the grains in that Henry forearm look great. And the stock holds its own, too. Good 'ole MO wood....yeah
I'll look forward to seeing it at the KC gathering.
You know, I just realized I don't have to wait for you to post a range report on this rifle.
I'll simply watch you "make" the report.
PT7
Re: Single Shot 357 "Brasslite"
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 6:09 pm
by Mags
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Henry center fires are a solid brass alloy. Only the rimfires are brasslite. You got it shined up real pretty anyway. Enjoy shooting it next week as well as the fellowship of the get together!
ESquared wrote: ↑Sat Aug 10, 2019 2:30 pm
Found a pretty screaming deal on FunJoker on a 357 SS in Brass that a shop owner had brought in special order, deal fell through, etc.
It will be making its maiden voyage during next week's KC get-together, but I got it cleaned up and used a bit of RenWax and Ballistol to make it photo-worthy.
Have no experience with the Brasslite finish, but, as I understand it, it's the same alloy that HRA used in 22LR "Golden Boys." It shines up very nicely and seems to have some sort of top-coat that might protect it. To my eye, it's a slightly different color than the true brass receivers in Big Boys, but, since this will be easier to maintain, I might just let my 45Colt Brass "weather out" and get a nice patina going. The furniture is decent, especially the forearm.
Here a few pics from the kitchen island (flying the colors, natch!).
Re: Single Shot 357 "Brasslite"
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 6:27 pm
by BigAl52
Looks good Evan congrats on the great deal you got to. Now get over to the how many thread and log it in.
Re: Single Shot 357 "Brasslite"
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:09 pm
by Yornoc3
Really Nice One! That receiver sure is shiny
. The brass versions with nice wood like that are sharp.
Re: Single Shot 357 "Brasslite"
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:42 pm
by krunchnik
Very nice-just wondering for wonders sake - do they field strip like the shotgun singles-where the barrel comes apart from the receiver?
Re: Single Shot 357 "Brasslite"
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 9:42 pm
by Yornoc3
Krunchnik,
They don't have a latch (Anson-Dealy, etc.) like break action shotguns, the forearm is attached with a screw. Henry single shots are broken down by driving out the hinge pin, something I haven't felt a need to do, yet
. It's explained in the manual, and appears to be really simple to do, but, since it's something that requires tools, I don't see it as very practical for transport in a take down case, for example. Besides, their overall length is only around 38", so they're quite compact.
Re: Single Shot 357 "Brasslite"
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 8:22 am
by tractortad
Yornoc3 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 10, 2019 9:42 pm
Krunchnik,
They don't have a latch (Anson-Dealy, etc.) like break action shotguns, the forearm is attached with a screw. Henry single shots are broken down by driving out the hinge pin, something I haven't felt a need to do, yet
. It's explained in the manual, and appears to be really simple to do, but, since it's something that requires tools, I don't see it as very practical for transport in a take down case, for example. Besides, their overall length is only around 38", so they're quite compact.
Actually, they come apart a lot easier than most takedown rifles. You don't need to remove the forearm and since the hinge pin is held in by a detent, it is easy to take out - we take ours apart by using the eraser end of a pencil to push the hinge pin out. You can put the pin back in by just pushing it with your fingers.
Re: Single Shot 357 "Brasslite"
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 8:35 am
by ESquared
Mags wrote: ↑Sat Aug 10, 2019 6:09 pm
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Henry center fires are a solid brass alloy. Only the rimfires are brasslite. You got it shined up real pretty anyway. Enjoy shooting it next week as well as the fellowship of the get together!
Nope. From an "American Rifleman" review, which is typical of many written about the single shot lineup. HRA doesn't really own up to it, and it's obvious to see them side-by-side.
"The receiver is not actually made of brass (which is soft, heavy and tends to stretch out of spec eventually) but a much more durable proprietary brass-plated alloy called Brasslite, which is treated with a clear coating to preserve its mirror finish."
Re: Single Shot 357 "Brasslite"
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:41 am
by JEBar
what a great surprise .... really looking forward to seeing it next week .... just curious, any comments on the trigger pull
Re: Single Shot 357 "Brasslite"
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 11:02 am
by ESquared
JEBar wrote: ↑Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:41 am
what a great surprise .... really looking forward to seeing it next week .... just curious, any comments on the trigger pull
All I've done so far is a couple of dry fires and it seems a bit heavy, but not as heavy as the hammer pull, which is really stiff. I may break down and swap out the spring since it's so easy and I have nine of them!
Matter of fact, I'm gonna go do that RIGHT NOW!
Re: Single Shot 357 "Brasslite"
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 11:56 am
by Mags
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Hmmm. When you break it open to load it what do you see? Brass or Zamak (pot metal in color)?
The quote you provided came from the shotgun review
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articl ... nd-rifles/
"The example of the high-polish brass receiver models requested for this review was the 28" barrel 12-ga. (H015B-12) shotgun. The receiver is not actually made of brass (which is soft, heavy and tends to stretch out of spec eventually) but a much more durable proprietary brass-plated alloy called
Brasslite, which is treated with a clear coating to preserve its mirror finish. A steel insert houses the firing pin and supports the base of each shotgun shell when fired."
Also from American Rifleman for the center fire rifles...
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articl ... on-models/
"Moving away from Henry’s well-known lever-actions, the company is adding a .30-30 Win. and a .357 Mag. to its line of break-action single shots. The
.357 will come with either a
hardened brass or a blued-steel receiver, while the .30-.30 Win. will be available only in the blued steel."
You have very nice SS with beautiful wood grain. Hope you keep the brass shiny. But personal preference there.
ESquared wrote: ↑Sun Aug 11, 2019 8:35 am
Mags wrote: ↑Sat Aug 10, 2019 6:09 pm
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Henry center fires are a solid brass alloy. Only the rimfires are brasslite. You got it shined up real pretty anyway. Enjoy shooting it next week as well as the fellowship of the get together!
Nope. From an "American Rifleman" review, which is typical of many written about the single shot lineup. HRA doesn't really own up to it, and it's obvious to see them side-by-side.
"The receiver is not actually made of brass (which is soft, heavy and tends to stretch out of spec eventually) but a much more durable proprietary brass-plated alloy called Brasslite, which is treated with a clear coating to preserve its mirror finish."
Re: Single Shot 357 "Brasslite"
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 12:14 pm
by JEBar
ESquared wrote: ↑Sun Aug 11, 2019 11:02 am
All I've done so far is a couple of dry fires and it seems a bit heavy, but not as heavy as the hammer pull, which is really stiff. I may break down and swap out the spring since it's so easy and I have nine of them!
Matter of fact, I'm gonna go do that RIGHT NOW!
what choke tubes do you have
Re: Single Shot 357 "Brasslite"
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 12:17 pm
by ESquared
Mags wrote: ↑Sun Aug 11, 2019 11:56 am
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Hmmm. When you break it open to load it what do you see? Brass or Zamak (pot metal in color)?
The quote you provided came from the shotgun review
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articl ... nd-rifles/
"The example of the high-polish brass receiver models requested for this review was the 28" barrel 12-ga. (H015B-12) shotgun. The receiver is not actually made of brass (which is soft, heavy and tends to stretch out of spec eventually) but a much more durable proprietary brass-plated alloy called Brasslite, which is treated with a clear coating to preserve its mirror finish. A steel insert houses the firing pin and supports the base of each shotgun shell when fired."
Also from American Rifleman for the center fire rifles...
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articl ... on-models/
"Moving away from Henry’s well-known lever-actions, the company is adding a .30-30 Win. and a .357 Mag. to its line of break-action single shots. The .357 will come with either a
hardened brass or a blued-steel receiver, while the .30-.30 Win. will be available only in the blued steel."
ESquared wrote: ↑Sun Aug 11, 2019 8:35 am
Mags wrote: ↑Sat Aug 10, 2019 6:09 pm
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Henry center fires are a solid brass alloy. Only the rimfires are brasslite. You got it shined up real pretty anyway. Enjoy shooting it next week as well as the fellowship of the get together!
Nope. From an "American Rifleman" review, which is typical of many written about the single shot lineup. HRA doesn't really own up to it, and it's obvious to see them side-by-side.
I'm not going to debate this or research it further. I know the difference, I know what I have, I own both. Find some other nit to pick, as this one is done.
"The receiver is not actually made of brass (which is soft, heavy and tends to stretch out of spec eventually) but a much more durable proprietary brass-plated alloy called Brasslite, which is treated with a clear coating to preserve its mirror finish."
Re: Single Shot 357 "Brasslite"
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 1:11 pm
by Mags
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Catching mis-information is hardly nit picking. My apologies for it coming across that way. Enjoy shooting them and again have a good time with fellow forum members this week.
ESquared wrote: ↑Sun Aug 11, 2019 12:17 pm
...Nope. From an "American Rifleman" review, which is typical of many written about the single shot lineup. HRA doesn't really own up to it, and it's obvious to see them side-by-side.
Re: Single Shot 357 "Brasslite"
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 5:15 pm
by Yornoc3
tractortad,
That's good to know. I have one single shot rifle that takes down with a forearm latch (Brno Effect), so I assumed - incorrectly - that I'd at least need a nylon punch and something to tap it with; a #2 pencil with eraser sounds pretty good
.
Re: Single Shot 357
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2019 1:54 pm
by ESquared
File this under "Don't believe everything you read on the Internet."
Apparently it's a coated finish, doesn't produce the "black residue" like Big Boys, but the receivers are indeed brass.
Crow is best served at room temperature, just FYI.
Re: Single Shot 357
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2019 3:29 pm
by BigAl52
Id need more than KC BBQ sauce to eat crow with and I bet it don't taste like chicken either
Re: Single Shot 357
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2019 3:52 pm
by CT_Shooter
I usually have mine with a dash of salt and a shot of Anejo Tequila followed by a wedge of lemon! Then, to be sure, I repeat that several times.
ESquared wrote: ↑Mon Aug 12, 2019 1:54 pm
Crow is best served at room temperature, just FYI.