Henry Big Boy Steel Side Gate .45 Colt 20″ Lever Rifle

The Henry Big Boy Steel Side Gate is a full-size lever-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt with a 20-inch blued steel barrel and checkered American walnut furniture. It features a large-loop lever and a side-loading gate with a removable tubular magazine design for topping off. The receiver is blued steel and is drilled and tapped to accept optics while remaining equipped with traditional iron sights for field use. Intended uses include target shooting and hunting for medium to large game where a reliable, familiar lever-action platform is preferred.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 Colt for classic lever-action performance.
• The action is a lever action with a large loop for comfortable cycling.
• The barrel measures 20 inches and is round, blued steel.
• The barrel has a rate of twist of 1:16.
• The overall length is 37.5 inches.
• The rifle weighs approximately 7.0 lbs.
• The receiver is finished in blued steel and is drilled and tapped for optics.
• The stock is made from American walnut with checkering for a secure grip.
• Sights include a fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with diamond insert.
• The firearm uses a transfer-bar safety.

Built on Henry’s Big Boy Steel platform, this rifle blends traditional styling and modern convenience: a durable blued-steel receiver and barrel, quality walnut furniture, and the option to mount optics make it a practical choice for the woods or the range. Its large-loop lever and familiar ergonomics deliver predictable handling, while the drilled-and-tapped receiver expands sighting options for the user seeking a versatile, full-size lever-action.

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