Just got a new Henry
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 11:23 pm
Hi all,
I’m pretty new here, been a member for a little while but mostly just lurking until now. I just got back from the reloading section, the very nice guys there got me straight on the bore diameter of my new .357 Big Boy. This is my fourth leeeever gun, I have a Henry Golden Boy, an 1894 Marlin in 44 mag, and an 1892 Winchester (Moruku) in .45 Colt so I wanted a Big Boy in .357 to round out the collection. I got it at the gun show in Indy today, she was dirty and stiff, but I got her all cleaned and lubed and now she’s not quite as stiff but she still needs to be shot in.
I was really lookin her over and I could be wrong here, but her action looks a whole lot like my 1894 Marlin. The instructions doesn’t say how to field strip her but I’d almost be willing to bet it’s the same as the Marlin. Position the bolt half way between the ejection port, unscrew the lever and take it out and pull the bolt out of the reciever, at least that’s what it looks like to me. If that’s the case it’ll make cleaning her a breeze, and I much prefer cleaning from the breech if it’s possible. The fit and finish is flawless, and the dark walnut really sets off the brass receiver, but she’s heavy, and seems very well built. Im really excited about her, I’m gonna get things in the reloading dept set up tomorrow and I’ll be shootin her by Tuesday.
Paul
I’m pretty new here, been a member for a little while but mostly just lurking until now. I just got back from the reloading section, the very nice guys there got me straight on the bore diameter of my new .357 Big Boy. This is my fourth leeeever gun, I have a Henry Golden Boy, an 1894 Marlin in 44 mag, and an 1892 Winchester (Moruku) in .45 Colt so I wanted a Big Boy in .357 to round out the collection. I got it at the gun show in Indy today, she was dirty and stiff, but I got her all cleaned and lubed and now she’s not quite as stiff but she still needs to be shot in.
I was really lookin her over and I could be wrong here, but her action looks a whole lot like my 1894 Marlin. The instructions doesn’t say how to field strip her but I’d almost be willing to bet it’s the same as the Marlin. Position the bolt half way between the ejection port, unscrew the lever and take it out and pull the bolt out of the reciever, at least that’s what it looks like to me. If that’s the case it’ll make cleaning her a breeze, and I much prefer cleaning from the breech if it’s possible. The fit and finish is flawless, and the dark walnut really sets off the brass receiver, but she’s heavy, and seems very well built. Im really excited about her, I’m gonna get things in the reloading dept set up tomorrow and I’ll be shootin her by Tuesday.
Paul