How old is my Big Boy? (Updated to sticky with instructions from Henry)

[Mgderf]

I bought a used Henry Big Boy brass .357 some time back and I'm wondering when it was born.
How do I "date" my Henry?
Model H006MR
Serial BBR004***M

Thanks

[JEBar]

the only way I know of for sure is contact Henry's customer service and give them the serial number

[RetiredSeabee]

I got a reply from an email request when I got my mare’s leg.

[Mgderf]

O.K. I contacted Henry and got my answer. BOY was I surprised!

Several months ago, back in August, I was lucky enough to receive my new Big Boy steel in .327Fed/mag and fell in love all over again.
I was already the proud owner of two other Henry's, but this one seemed special somehow.
So, now I have three Henry's, a standard Hoo1 .22lr, an Hoo1T .22wmr, and the .327.

I went to my local indoor range to sight in the new .327 and something behind the counter caught my eye.
There was a Big Boy brass receiver .357mag on the rental rack.
I tried ignoring it for a couple of weeks, but it kept calling my name.
I broke down and asked how much.
I'm a permanent fixture in this range. I do repair/remodeling work for them, have volunteered as R.O. on occasion...
They told me they'd let it go for $500 out the door.

It sounded just a tad higher than I'd hoped, but it was in great condition so I said yes.
I brought home the Big Boy brass in November of 2017 and hadn't really messed with it until last week.
I decided I needed a hammer spur for it, so I went shopping.
I found one that said it fit all Big Boys produced in 2010 or later.

Thus my original post, "How old..."
Well, Patrick, from Henry customer service just emailed me to tell me my .357 Big Boy was born on 12-22-16!
It was less than 1 year old when they sold it to me for "used"
It's in great shape, with one minor mark on the butt stock.

I'm just floored that they were willing to sell when it was only a year old.
Maybe it just didn't rent well...

[daytime dave]

Mgderf and everyone else.

I'm glad you got your answer. I contacted Dan from Henry after SHOT show was over. He said you can email Henry or call them at 201-858-4400.
They will give you the exact date the serial number was stamped into the receiver. Dan said they do this all the time.

[JCN]

Good to know. As always, very impressed with their customer service.

[Preacher]

I had the same question on mine. Got is used on yesterday and sent the serial number in to Henry and got a reply back this morning. By the way, I thought I got a great deal on mine at $600, but you got a super sweet deal. DOB on mine: 2/16/16.

[Rifletom]

As mentioned here earlier this week, I bought a used Henry BB Classic .357 for $600 OTD. Fella at Henry said mine was made Nov 2016. How about that? I pick it up tomorrow.

[mrguvna]

I just bought a used H006 for 525 and born on date was 5/17/2017. dang near new rifle for great discount. had a mark in the forearm from shipping with no padding.

[ol'pole]

I just got my new Henry BBS gate color new, tag says born on 10-22-2020 Rice lake Wi I love it

[ragtop69]

I'm trying to sell my brass Big Boy 357M so I can buy one of the new side gate models in the same caliber. I bought mine about four years ago but I've only put 30 rounds through it. 20 rounds of .38 special and 10 rounds of .357M just to feel the recoil difference, (not much). I still have the original box it came in. I'm kinda disappointed that you guys bought yours for $500 and $600 from gun dealers. The new side gates are selling for around $950 and I was hoping to finance most of that with the proceeds from my sale. It's very confusing out here in the Peoples Republic of California. The shops that buy used rifles wanted to offer $400 for it sight unseen. I spoke with a range that took guns on consignment and they said they thought I should ask $1,200 for it. Idiots! So, my gun is in new condition, no marks or other flaws, and is still in the box. What should I realistically expect to get for it?

[Vaquero]

I'm trying to sell my brass Big Boy 357M so I can buy one of the new side gate models in the same caliber. I bought mine about four years ago but I've only put 30 rounds through it. 20 rounds of .38 special and 10 rounds of .357M just to feel the recoil difference, (not much). I still have the original box it came in. I'm kinda disappointed that you guys bought yours for $500 and $600 from gun dealers. The new side gates are selling for around $950 and I was hoping to finance most of that with the proceeds from my sale. It's very confusing out here in the Peoples Republic of California. The shops that buy used rifles wanted to offer $400 for it sight unseen. I spoke with a range that took guns on consignment and they said they thought I should ask $1,200 for it. Idiots! So, my gun is in new condition, no marks or other flaws, and is still in the box. What should I realistically expect to get for it?

The rifles that the fellows were talking about buying at 5 and $600 were a few years ago, check out the dates of their post.
As you stated, the side gates can be had for just under a grand and the popularity of the non side gate models has deteriorated quite a bit.
Not sure what a reasonable price would be, even in the new in the box condition.
Don't have a clue what they cost 4 yrs. ago either, but I did jump over on gun broker for a quick look see.
Found a couple non-SG models, one new and one used, both were around $900.
That being said, personally I wouldn't pay that much for one knowing I could have a SG model for only a few bucks more.
Good luck on the endeavor.

RP