Issue with new Homesteader

[NHhiker]

Received my new rifle. When I took it out of the box I could hear something moving around in the receiver. While swapping out the magwells, I removed the stock and a small piece of broken metal fell out. Anyone have any idea what it is?

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[leverjc]

Welcome to the forum. I have found all sorts of things In Henry's and other new guns but I can't tell you what that broke off of. I would disassemble the gun and see if it has a broken part. Give us a range report when you get it running.

[Mags]

Received my new rifle. When I took it out of the box I could hear something moving around in the receiver. While swapping out the magwells, I removed the stock and a small piece of broken metal fell out. Anyone have any idea what it is?20230219_080414.jpg

Did you try identifying the part against the part break down in the back of the owners manual?
I advise not shooting it until you have a discussion with Henry Warranty Service or one of the customer service reps
https://henryrepeatingarms.my.site.com/warranty/s/
or
https://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic. ... cts#p70193

[markiver54]

Received my new rifle. When I took it out of the box I could hear something moving around in the receiver. While swapping out the magwells, I removed the stock and a small piece of broken metal fell out. Anyone have any idea what it is?20230219_080414.jpg

Did you try identifying the part against the part break down in the back of the owners manual?
I advise not shooting it until you have a discussion with Henry Warranty Service or one of the customer service reps
https://henryrepeatingarms.my.site.com/warranty/s/
or
https://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic. ... cts#p70193

Ditto

[JEBar]

first, welcome to our community, delighted to have you join us .... I agree with the recommendation that you contact Henry's customer service immediately and shouldn't fire it until they repair it or give the OK .... they don't tend to include parts that are broken .. .. please keep us updated .... be sure to follow the link below to where you may add your Henry to our community's total

http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 89#p217489

[markiver54]

Cannot tell how large that part is without a prop to compare it to. Not that it will help much, but just curious. Maybe it's not part of the rifle itself, but something that got caught up in manufacturing?...maybe. Just thinking of possibilities.
BTW, welcome to the forum and congrats on your new Carbine.

[navvet8189]

Received my new rifle. When I took it out of the box I could hear something moving around in the receiver. While swapping out the magwells, I removed the stock and a small piece of broken metal fell out. Anyone have any idea what it is?20230219_080414.jpg

Welcome to the forum. I can't tell you what that piece is from, but I would definitely get a hold of Henry tomorrow. I to am looking for the homesteader. Can I ask where you purchased yours at?

[NHhiker]

Hello everyone. Thank you for all of the advice. Upon closer examination, I discovered the broken piece is part of the Bolt Catch Lever. I have sent a request to Henry for their help in getting a new part

[Vaquero]

Well, so much for quality control.
Dad, always told me you never buy the first of ANY new Anything.
Need to make sure they have all the bugs worked out.

RP

[Shakey Jake]

Sorry about the issue but Henry will make it right. Welcome from the Land of Sugar!
Jake

[Mike_S]

Glad you found the culprit!

Welcome to the forum!

[leverjc]

Whatever happened to buying a gun and shooting for a long time and never have to send it back to the factory. It is not just Henry (but they are on the top of my list these days) Uberti, Savage and remlin. Henry will try to fix it fast.

[Vaquero]

Whatever happened to buying a gun and shooting for a long time and never have to send it back to the factory. It is not just Henry (but they are on the top of my list these days) Uberti, Savage and remlin. Henry will try to fix it fast.

The way it's been lately, he may have to send it back more than once.
And to me that is unsatisfactory and irresponsible.
Good luck.

RP

[BigAl52]

Henry will make this whole. Congrats on the new gun. Welcome to the forum

[5shot]

I'd sure like to see a follow-up on this.

[NHhiker]

Henry was quick to respond. I asked them if they could just send the part but they said send the entire rifle so they can make sure everything is functioning as it should. They received it on Monday and it has already been shipped back and I should have it this coming Monday.

[markiver54]

Henry was quick to respond. I asked them if they could just send the part but they said send the entire rifle so they can make sure everything is functioning as it should. They received it on Monday and it has already been shipped back and I should have it this coming Monday.

It's always great to hear that Henry's CS is still doing a fantastic job.

[leverjc]

NHiker

It looks like UPS has a gift for both of us today. Looking forward to a range report and what you think of the homesteader overall.

[Mags]

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NHhiker:
A little off topic. Another member is looking for what the internals of the Homesteader looked like. Perhaps a picture of the parts diagram in the Owner Manual.
https://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic. ... 90#p218559

[NHhiker]

I'll put up a pic tonight.