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I purchased my .44 Magnum Henry Big Boy brass rifle used last year.
The previous owner didn't have screwdrivers that properly fit the screwdriver slots, and many had damage from cleaning the rifle.
I bought several Ranger Point Precision quick takedown screws.
One for the lever, the second for the buttstock.
I still need about three more replacement screws from Henry, then all that have screwdriver slot damage will have been replaced.
I just haven't taken the time to call Henry Customer Service yet.

The Ranger Point Precision items? Very nice quality machining. They fit and function perfectly.
I don't know if I will ever really need the quick takedown features when out hunting, but it's nice having that feature available if ever needed.
The lever takedown screw is just finger tight with an O-ring so it doesn't accidentally loosen, and the buttstock quick takedown screw is machined with a radius in the screwdriver slot for using a coin or flat washer, and a pair of pilers.

I also bought a spare inner magazine tube. I got all my parts from Midwest Gun Works.

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I like the lever screw, but don't care for one on the butt stock. I think the way it protrudes above the tang.

RP

I would need to hold it to decide whether I like it or not. I do like the fact you are trying to make it different.

The protruding buttstock takedown screwhead is behind the "meaty" part of your hand when grasping the rifle or firing it.
Recoil increases the screwhead distance from your hand.
I am still not certain it will stay installed, another deer season of usage will figure it out.

Nice, making it "yours" is a cool way to go with a used firearm.
And little things like the screws often make a big difference, not only in aesthetics, but in feel. Like the before part, as you are handling it, and you feel those rough screw slots. I've filed screws to smooth them out, and then polished them to get them bright and shiny, but new screws actually work better. While I could address the head of a screw, I never could get the chewed up slots back to looking good again.
Good job!

I admire your attention to detail.