Side Gate Retrofit

[markiver54]

The most modifications that I have made (more like personalization) are replacing grips and sights. Other than that, my firearms have remained stocked. I don’t plan to sell any. But, I am more of a traditionalist.

DITTO. If they don't make it, I don't need it. There are unlimited choices out there that will do everthing that I personally need them to do.

[JimCunn]

A couple of guys in this thread have suggested I sell my H006M (not gonna do that), and buy a Henry .357 with brass receiver, side gate, and octagonal 20" barrel.
I would do that, but so far, I haven't been able to find the model # for one. Would somebody please tell me what it is?

Alternatively, the model # for one with a round barrel -- I could probably retrofit an octagonal barrel, tube?, forestock, and barrel band.

[GFK]

This is the site that I bought my Marlin 1894CS from (the link list .357 Henrys sold). It was not in stock, so I select to notify me. Within a couple of weeks, I was notified. Bought it and had it shipped to a local FFL. After inspecting and dry firing, I accepted it. That was over 3 years ago. Still happy with the purchase.

https://grabagun.com/firearms/rifles/le ... ating+Arms

[JimCunn]

GFK, I must be missing something.
I do not see a .357 brass receiver with side gate listed.
What is the model #?

[GFK]

Sorry. Thought you just wanted a Henry .357 with a side gate. Henry does not make a brass .357 with side gate. This is a link to what Henry makes:

https://www.henryusa.com/henry-rifles-and-shotguns/

[JimCunn]

"Thought you just wanted a Henry .357 with a side gate".

That is correct - albeit with brass receiver and octagonal barrel. I am well aware that Henry doesn't make one, but a couple of folks here have told me to buy one anyway. I confess I don't know how that works, but I am willing to listen to them.
I still haven't been able to find any information about that King's gate model.....

[GFK]

Well, I don't know. I just went with what I knew. I knew Marlin made one at the time, so I bought one. If Henry is not making a brass .357 with an octagon barrel, contact them and make a suggestion. I think that is what prompted Henry to start added the side gate to some rifles, people submitted requests for one. Who knows, Henry may start making one.

[CT_Shooter]

I still haven't been able to find any information about that King's gate model.....

The King's gate model is a Winchester lever action designed by Nelson King.

A remarkable history. The Winchester Model 1866, often called the “Yellowboy” because of its distinctive brass receiver was a refinement of the earlier Henry toggle-linkage action, but included several important improvements developed by Nelson King, the Winchester factory manager. These improvements included a closed magazine tube, a right side loading gate and a wooden forearm.

https://www.winchesterguns.com/products ... -1866.html

[markiver54]

Glad you cleared that up Stan.

[JimCunn]

Thanks.