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Henry Lever action rifle availability

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 11:49 am
by 391henry
I am looking for a Henry long ranger express but everything is backordered. Does anyone have a clue as to why the scarcity of these guns?

thanks

Re: Henry Lever action rifle availability

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 12:08 pm
by BigAl52
There is some on Gunbroker. Im not sure how bad you want one but at 1500.00 for one Im in the pass mode. As far as why the short supply that could be from the entire current problem. Supply chain for everything is bad.

Re: Henry Lever action rifle availability

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 2:21 pm
by Mags
391henry wrote:
Fri Jun 16, 2023 11:49 am
I am looking for a Henry long ranger express but everything is backordered. Does anyone have a clue as to why the scarcity of these guns?

thanks
Scarcity is what it is. Be diligent about checking though as you might miss an opportunity when one pops up. I missed once and it was about 6 months before another one came around.

Welcome to the forum.

Re: Henry Lever action rifle availability

Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:09 pm
by XJP5
The reason is because Henry manufactures only specific models each quarter, and demand is high (or so I was told by my dealer). I waited about 8 months until my dealer was able to order and obtain my H012GCC (.44M). It just depends on how long you're willing to wait. I paid under Henry MSRP for a new model and wasn't willing to pay some of the insane prices places were selling them for. Keep your online search working for you on a daily basis and you'll find what you're looking for. Be ready to act quickly when you find the model online. They will not last long. There are some very good Henry dealers out there. Good hunting!

Re: Henry Lever action rifle availability

Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:05 pm
by fortyshooter
Here is one of several I found on Guns International. Check for caliber you want. https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns- ... =102375682

I have bought several guns on this site and no issues and found some good hard to find items and found my new to me 410 shooter on here last week!

Re: Henry Lever action rifle availability

Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2023 7:43 am
by PJM
look for the Browning version, which Henry copied, and some will argue not too well. It is also less money.

Re: Henry Lever action rifle availability

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2023 4:05 am
by Charlie
I don't know... I was originally looking for an X in 30-30. None to be had. Not even in brass at the time. I did find an X in .45 Colt. Which is fine because I already shoot.45 Colt in my Blackhawk. No regrets! Love the rifle.
I am really interested in a Henry 30-30 case hardened. I have seen out of stock no backorder so many times, I see it in my dreams.
Same thing with my new order. I was looking for the pump 22 in .22LR. None to be had.
They did have the.22WMR. I bought it.

Re: Henry Lever action rifle availability

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 6:01 pm
by Handloader
The Kittery Trading Post has one in stock. I make a trip to Maine a few times a year for 40 years and they are my go to.
https://www.kitterytradingpost.com/shoo ... =0#start=1

Re: Henry Lever action rifle availability

Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 12:09 am
by SargeRN
Handloader, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! I had been looking for a Henry case-hardened rifle in .357/.38 Special for literally a month or more! I read your post about Kittery Trading Post, called them they had the rifle I'd been looking for! Ordered it, got the FFL taken care of and hopefully I'll see that it has been shipped tomorrow!
Sarge

Re: Henry Lever action rifle availability

Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:13 am
by Handloader
SargeRN wrote:
Thu Jan 11, 2024 12:09 am
Handloader, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! I had been looking for a Henry case-hardened rifle in .357/.38 Special for literally a month or more! I read your post about Kittery Trading Post, called them they had the rifle I'd been looking for! Ordered it, got the FFL taken care of and hopefully I'll see that it has been shipped tomorrow!
Sarge
Gald to be of assistance and sometimes it is better to be lucky than good.