Evil Roy

[Sir Henry]

I'm thinking of getting a couple Evil Roy rifles. I don't like the writing on the buttstock but will replace it anyway with a youth stock. I'll put a Lyman globe on both and a Skinner receiver peep on one and a Lyman tang on the other.

[Cowboy Gun Fan]

I agree, I'm not crazy about the writing on the buttstock either. I don't believe I would mind it stamped on the barrel though.

[RetiredSeabee]

I knew you might "need" another Henry.
But I see your needs are coming in twos now.
I like everything about the Evil Roy except the engraved butt stock as well. My only concern with replacing the stock would be getting one that is too much different than the forend. Since Henry does seem to put matched wood on their specialty rifles, I think if I got one I think I would have TwoSticks Leather make me a wrap for it.

[Sir Henry]

I have four stocks left over from other projects but want a youth stock on it. I can switch and match wood as I have enough to choose from.

[JEBar]

is it possible to order the same rifle with a standard stock ?

[Sir Henry]

is it possible to order the same rifle with a standard stock ?

I doubt it. But you can always order a new stock.

[JEBar]

is it possible to order the same rifle with a standard stock ?

I doubt it. But you can always order a new stock.

I was just curious .... info appreciated

[Cowboy Gun Fan]

Knowing Henry, you may be able to special order it with a standard.

It would be worth asking anyway.

[RanchRoper]

More Henry's? Intervention time soon?

[daytime dave]

Naw, just leave him alone and watch his range reports. That's what the doctor says at least.

[Henry88]

I'm thinking of getting a couple Evil Roy rifles. I don't like the writing on the buttstock.

With a handle like Evil Roy, understatement/modesty is probably not his strong suit.

[Sir Henry]

More Henry's? Intervention time soon?

I hope not. I can stop buying Henrys anytime I wanted too.

[ditto1958]

This is a heart warming thread. I agree that you "need" to buy "a couple of Evil Roy's," probably ASAP.

Looking forward to pics and range reports.

[Sir Henry]

This is a heart warming thread. I agree that you "need" to buy "a couple of Evil Roy's," probably ASAP.

Looking forward to pics and range reports.

I may just buy the receiver cover and barrel band. Its cheaper.

[JEBar]

a little tinted wood putty, some sanding and finishing you could save the cost of a replacement stock ..

[RetiredSeabee]

I saw an Evil Roy model in a shop in Charlotte NC. The wood was absolutely beautiful and the brushed silver receiver looked great. The furniture looked better than what I have seen on all other stock Henry rifles. The gun had good balance If I had the extra cash burning a hole in my pocket it may have come home with me.
If Henry put the "Evil Roy" signature on a silver butt plate instead of etching it into the stock I would be more inclined to buy one.

[RoadBlocker]

Hasn't any of you guy's had a Red Ryder. I don't read of any complaints about the writing on the stock for them. That was an attraction to the gun for the to me. I've followed Evil's success and popularity for years. The brushed finish receiver looks great. I'm making a metal butt plate and try to match the receiver finish best I can.
RB.

[RetiredSeabee]

Yep, got one and I like it. Red Ryder was a fictional character and part of American childhood memories. But I just don't like nor want to carry a Henry with Gene Pearcey's "Evil Roy" cowboy name on it. Same reason I am not interested in wearing a jersey with Montana, Rice, or any players name.
I am happy that it adds value to the gun for you. I just would like to see Henry offer one with a less obtrusive signature.

[Sir Henry]

Henry offers the silver finished receiver cover for sale separate and I might get order one and not a new rifle.

[Travlin]

I agree with Retired Seabee, why should Evil Roy get part of the $$$ that you pay for a new rifle?