RUMOR: New.45-70 Levergun Intro Coming !

[Pete44ru]

When I had my good ear to the ground this evening, I heard a rumor that Mr.Imperato, Henry Repeating Arms Prexy, has alluded to some folks on the new Henry forum over on Marlin Owners, that a pistol-gripped .45-70 will be coming soon..............................




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[Old Ironsights]

I really like Mr. Imperato....

But a Henry RAC .45-70 is going to need trunnions and a carriage to move around...

[olyinaz]

I really like Mr. Imperato....

But a Henry RAC .45-70 is going to need trunnions and a carriage to move around...

Boy howdy!

[rodeo kid]

Old Ironsights, based on the weight of the Big Boy and .30-30, you might not be far off.

[tman]

Henry should stick to .22's. An 8 lb. 30-30 and maybe ? a 13lb 45-70 ?

[Hanzerik]

Old Ironsights, based on the weight of the Big Boy and .30-30, you might not be far off.

Ok, so it is not only me that thinks that gun is heavier then heck. Nice looking gun, but darn heavy.

ETA: At the F.E. Warren AFB BX gun counter they have a Henry in .44Mag. But I didn't handle it and have no desire to own it for ($700+)

[Pete44ru]

The "Big Boy" rifles would more properly be named: Fat Boy's

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[claybob86]

Guess recoil won't be an issue.

[afish4570]

be interesting to see the spec's: especially barrel length, weight, rifling and twist rate and what handloads will it beable to handle. If its trapdoor loads only forget it. Would like to see how the receiver is made, forged, sheet metal or what???afish4570

[Streetstar]

Sheeesh ---- i'd rather see 'em make a slick , traditional appearing single shot (not a Sharps clone )

[Old Ranger]

Bet it'll cost a ton of cash! Those Henery's ain't cheap! I'll stick with my Marlin, thanks...

Wade

[Griff]

Hmmm... gonna be a mighty big hole in that magtube for a .45-70.

[Birdman]

Those Henry's might be a tad heavy but they are good shooters and nice looking. Smooth too.