Overview
The Henry Repeating Arms Big Boy Deluxe chambered in .44 Magnum/.44 Special provides a robust and reliable lever action platform designed for demanding field applications and consistent range performance. This iteration integrates classic aesthetics with contemporary manufacturing precision, offering a versatile firearm capable of handling both full-power .44 Magnum loads and reduced-recoil .44 Special for varied operational profiles.
Key Features
Construction and Materials
- Receiver: Precision-machined Brasslite receiver, polished to a high luster, featuring intricate engraving. This material choice ensures a durable core structure while contributing to the firearm’s distinctive heritage aesthetic.
- Barrel: 20-inch octagonal blued steel barrel, meticulously cold hammer-forged for enhanced bore consistency and terminal ballistic performance. The octagonal profile optimizes heat dissipation during extended firing sequences.
- Stock and Forend: Select American Walnut furniture, featuring deep checkering on both the pistol grip stock and forend. This design provides a secure and tactile purchase, improving weapon manipulation and control under diverse environmental conditions.
- Action: Smooth, reliable lever action mechanism with a robust transfer bar safety system, mitigating the risk of unintentional discharge while ensuring rapid cycling.
Precision and Utility
- Caliber Versatility: The .44 Magnum/.44 Special chambering offers significant flexibility, allowing operators to select ammunition optimized for specific tasks, from hunting and target engagement to pest control.
- Sighting System: Equipped with a fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight paired with a contrasting brass bead front sight. This configuration provides rapid target acquisition and precise aiming for varying distances.
- Loading System: Features Henry’s signature tube magazine, allowing for secure and straightforward loading and unloading procedures.
Technical Specifications
- Caliber: .44 Magnum / .44 Special
- Action Type: Lever Action
- Capacity: 10 Rounds (.44 Magnum) / 11 Rounds (.44 Special)
- Barrel Length: 20 inches
- Barrel Material: Cold Hammer-Forged Blued Steel, Octagonal Profile
- Receiver Material: Polished Engraved Brasslite
- Stock Material: Checkered American Walnut
- Sights: Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear, Brass Bead Front
- Overall Length: 37.5 inches
- Weight: 8.68 lbs (unloaded)
- Twist Rate: 1:20 inches RH
- Safety: Transfer Bar
