{"id":62258,"date":"2017-03-22T10:11:57","date_gmt":"2017-03-22T14:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=62258"},"modified":"2017-03-22T10:11:57","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T03:40:46","slug":"henry-weather-lever-actions-two-gun-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/henry-weather-lever-actions-two-gun-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Henry All-Weather Lever Actions – Two Gun Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Henry<\/a>

The two Henry All-Weather Rifles. Image courtesy of manufacturer.<\/p><\/div>\n

For more information, visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.henryusa.com\/rifles\/all-weather-lever-action\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To purchase a Henry All-Weather lever-action on GunsAmerica.com, click this link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=henry%20all%20weather<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Henry Repeating Arms takes its name from the inventor of the first reliable repeating rifle, Benjamin Tyler Henry. That took place back in 1860\u2014when most rifles were still loaded from the muzzle end. In 1996 the Henry name was revived and the brass framed lever guns were once again available. Made in America, too. That\u2019s a big point of pride for Henry.<\/p>\n

A big chunk of the Henry portfolio is in rimfire and pistol-caliber rifles and carbines. It was only within the last handful of years that Henry started to make some full powered rifles, which they call the \u201cLarge Caliber Rifles\u201d. These rifles, like pretty much all of the Henry offerings, are downright handsome. We are talking classic-styled rifles with Walnut stocks, deep rich bluing on the steel and of course the traditional Henry brass frame. They are sexy-looking long guns that make it hard not to treat them as safe queens. But these are rifles that can be great field, truck or saddle guns. Henry now has the perfect compromise with the All-Weather Lever Actions that are available in 30-30 and 45-70 and are designed to stand up to the elements while still delivering the full Henry rifle experience.<\/p>\n

All-Weather?<\/h2>\n

So what makes this an All-Weather rifle<\/a>? At first glance these look to be matte finished stainless rifles, but they are not. The receiver, barrel and most other parts on these rifles are hard chromed. Really, the whole rifle sports the coating except the bolt, springs and sights. The hard chrome looks nothing like the super shiny stuff that we dress cars up with. It is harder, thicker and more resistant to corrosion, which is exactly why Henry chose this treatment for these guns. The stocks on these rifles are hardwood with what feels like a thick polymer coating. Although not as visually striking as some other Henry Rifles, the contrast of the silver and black does make for a good looking gun.<\/p>\n

A Henry is a Henry<\/h2>\n
\"Turn<\/a>

Turn the knob and pull up on the loading tube plunger for the first step in loading the Henry.<\/p><\/div>\n

There are a couple of things that make a Henry, well, a Henry. One is the side ejection found on all models, excluding the reproduction of the original Henry design (the one from the 1860s). The other is the way they load. All of the Henrys load from the muzzle end of the tubular magazine. A spring loaded brass tube that rides inside the magazine keeps the rounds in place and pushed to the rear for feeding. This is a take on the way the original Henry loaded. This is not the more common loading gate on the side of the receiver that Winchester and Marlin use. Using the loading tube sometimes takes a little work and getting used to. You remove the magazine tube spring system from the tubular magazine, drop in the rounds from the end of the magazine tube, and then have to wiggle the magazine tube spring system around and twist as you push it closed to clear the case rims.<\/p>\n

Henry sent me two rifles for this review\u2014one in 30-30 and the other in .45-70. Other than caliber and stock grip, these rifles are almost identical.<\/p>\n

Specifications<\/h2>\n

Henry All-Weather .30-30<\/h3>\n