Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum

[Handloader]

I have had the Model 89 for a few years now it is well made and great for a lefty as it is a top eject.

[Centaur]

Those appear to be really high quality rifles.

[Handloader]

Probably one of the best made rifles I have ever owned. Made from SST with the fancy walnut, the coating is black nitrate which wears like iron. Basically, CNC machined, and hand made. Currently BHA is the only manufacturer making a .500 S&W rifle. I have asked Henry to at least make a single shot but to no avail and would purchase one if they did make them.

[Vaquero]

Mighty fine looking lever gun, how's the recoil?
I've shot one of those Smith's, but it's been a good may years ago.
I was impressed, and amazed at how manageable it was.
Oh, I like the avatar.

RP

[Hatchdog]

Nice looking wood on that boomer. Something tells me that the butt cuff is homemade.

BTW, in your introduction post I mentioned BrokenolMarine’s work and to look in the Hobbies topic. Also check out the Knives topic to see his leatherwork.

I too like your avatar, both the quality of work and the message itself.

[BigAl52]

Pocket change for some people. They are beautiful rifles but at the price I see those sell for I believe I would need to take a pass.

[daytime dave]

Handloader, that is a pretty neat rifle. While I have examined the .500 and .460 revolvers from S&W, it never occurred to me that someone might make a rifle for those cartridges.
Do you hunt with it? How did it do if you got something?

[fortyshooter]

That is a great looking beastly lever rifle you have! Yes how is the recoil and do you reload for that too? I remember seeing Hickok45 do a review on that rifle I think. What grain bullets work well thru it?

[fortyshooter]

Was looking on their site and see they charge an 11% Fed. Tax. Why is that?

[Vaquero]

Interesting, great question.

RP

[Mags]

Was looking on their site and see they charge an 11% Fed. Tax. Why is that?

Federal Import Excise Tax.

A tax if 10 percent of the sales price is imposed on pistols and revolvers, and a tax of 11 percent of the sales price is imposed on other portable weapons (e.g., rifles and shotguns) and ammunition.

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/firearms-g ... r-firearms

[Vaquero]

Import tax?
Where are they made?
I was under the impression they were manufactured there in WY.

RP

[Mags]

Import tax?
Where are they made?
I was under the impression they were manufactured there in WY.

RP

Their website does say for the model 89 "Built in USA". They don't say where they sourced the parts from though. I sent them a query about the tax.

[Handloader]

Mighty fine looking lever gun, how's the recoil?
I've shot one of those Smith's, but it's been a good may years ago.
I was impressed, and amazed at how manageable it was.
Oh, I like the avatar.

RP

Recoil is similar to a Henry 45/70.

[Handloader]

Pocket change for some people. They are beautiful rifles but at the price I see those sell for I believe I would need to take a pass.

It took me some time to save for it but it is well worth the price.

[Handloader]

Mighty fine looking lever gun, how's the recoil?
I've shot one of those Smith's, but it's been a good may years ago.
I was impressed, and amazed at how manageable it was.
Oh, I like the avatar.

RP

The avatar is a coaster I made from leather bonded to cork.

[Handloader]

Handloader, that is a pretty neat rifle. While I have examined the .500 and .460 revolvers from S&W, it never occurred to me that someone might make a rifle for those cartridges.
Do you hunt with it? How did it do if you got something?

I hunt various large game so far one and done have not had to chase any. It is harder hitting than my Henry 45/70 as the bullet has a larger mass.

[Vaquero]

Mighty fine looking lever gun, how's the recoil?
I've shot one of those Smith's, but it's been a good may years ago.
I was impressed, and amazed at how manageable it was.
Oh, I like the avatar.

RP

The avatar is a coaster I made from leather bonded to cork.

Nice work.

RP

[Mags]

Import tax?
Where are they made?
I was under the impression they were manufactured there in WY.

RP

The is the answer I got from Big Horn Armory.

From:ajunker@bighornarmory.com
Tue, Jan 2 at 9:40 AM
Good Morning,

Thanks so much for reaching out to Big Horn Armory. While the Federal Excise tax can include good such as imports, the Federal Gov (and some states) collects excise taxes on a bevy of goods and services to include the sale of firearms. Other examples could include alcohol, Tobacco, fuel (so called "Sin" taxes) Some companies simply don't advertise this and is built into the final price.

As a consumer who has seen plenty of companies claiming the Made in the USA label, I appreciate your due diligence on the matter and I can assure you our rifles are proudly made right here in Cody, Wyoming USA.

Thanks so much reaching out to us and we hope you have a great 2024.

Thank You,

Andy Junker
Customer Relations
P.O. Box 940
319 Blackburn Street
Cody, WY 82414
O. 307-586-3700
bighornarmory.com
facebook.com/bighornarmory
youtube.com/bighornarmory

[fortyshooter]

Well I never knew about the hidden tax on guns. Thanks Mags for finding that out!