Cheflife15 455 Posted November 4, 2021 Is it me or have these skyrocketed in price over the last 6 months or so? I was looking at a henry big boy 357 a few months back and they were about 800. I can't find anything under 1000 ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redeye65 162 Posted November 4, 2021 If you’re not looking for a side gate.. https://www.shootersnj.com/products/rifles-henry-h006m-619835060020-2950 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheflife15 455 Posted November 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Redeye65 said: If you’re not looking for a side gate.. https://www.shootersnj.com/products/rifles-henry-h006m-619835060020-2950 Nice find! I have to actually research side gate, I'm in no way familiar with these. I just find them awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redeye65 162 Posted November 5, 2021 Without a side gate you load the rifle from the front through the tube. With a side gate you can load it from the front through the tube or through the side gate in the receiver. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheflife15 455 Posted November 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Redeye65 said: Without a side gate you load the rifle from the front through the tube. With a side gate you can load it from the front through the tube or through the side gate in the receiver. I'm fine either way. It'll be a fun range toy. I think it'll be cool to be good with a lever gun though. I'm gunna take a trip to shooters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,156 Posted November 5, 2021 7 hours ago, Cheflife15 said: Is it me or have these skyrocketed in price over the last 6 months or so? Prices have been steadily increasing over the past 15 years, spurred by events like Marlin being bought by Remington, then handed off to Ruger. Original JM stamped Marlins sell for a premium now. I have one that has quadrupled in value in the twelve years I've owned it. The frenzy to buy JM stamped Marlins has caused a bit of a "buzz" in the gun world, and now everyone wants lever guns all the sudden. Cowboy action competitions have caused a significant spike in prices for 38/357 44sp/44mag and other cartridges you may have never heard of like 32-20. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted November 7, 2021 Over a century Winchester made 7.5 million lever actions, Marlin made 5 million. I would search used models from either maker over a Henry, only .357 mag. & .44 Mag chamberings will be fetching premium prices. I don't think lever actions have ever gone out of favor, they are still found in every deer camp in America come the Fall deer season. PS - Have you priced a new Winchester 94 lately? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheflife15 455 Posted November 7, 2021 They look pricey. What advantage does the marlin and Winchester have over the henry? Better action? Better reliability? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted November 7, 2021 15 hours ago, Cheflife15 said: They look pricey. What advantage does the marlin and Winchester have over the henry? Better action? Better reliability? Just my opinion, but the Marlin has the least amount of parts, offers durability in a time-tested design. Winchester is a classic Browning design; more parts, yet sturdy construction. Throw in the mix of how they were made a century ago to today, is what has made some more desirable than others, etc. New Winchester's are made in Japan by Miroku; the same folks who have been making the Citori since 1973, which is a close copy of the Browning Superposed crafted in Belgium. Great quality, but it comes at a price. Henry is a more modern design, American-made, but I am not a fan of MIM parts in its construction, or need for a transfer bar that wears, etc. But I know many folks who love their Henry's. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUTGERS95 890 Posted November 8, 2021 I should have bought the uberti over a year ago but vacillated. I want one but can't justify the prices right now. They will drop, just give it time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC_68Westy 1,024 Posted November 8, 2021 10 hours ago, Cheflife15 said: They look pricey. What advantage does the marlin and Winchester have over the henry? Better action? Better reliability? None whatsoever. I have all three and like the Henry's way more than the others. I just bought a side gate case hardened octagon barrel 45Colt Henry a couple of months ago and it is my current favorite lever rifle. I saw a brass Henry 357 lever action at the LGS for $829 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grapeshot 301 Posted November 8, 2021 I also have a Henry (in .22) and a Marlin (in .30-30). The wood on the Marlin is nicer. The action on the Henry is smoother. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC_68Westy 1,024 Posted November 8, 2021 Which henry 22? The basic Henry 22 does not have nice wood like the Golden Boy models. The wood on all of my Henry rifles is far nicer than the wood on any of my Marlin's. The first two pics are two different Henry's. The third is the Henry in 45 Colt, and the last in my first year Marlin 1894 in 357 magnum. The Henry's are way smoother and I think the wood is much nicer. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grapeshot 301 Posted November 8, 2021 Basic Henry .22 with Octagon barrel. Not really a Golden Boy fan, too much "bling" for hunting, but I do love that color case-hardened receiver! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted November 8, 2021 My Henry Golden Boy definitely has nice wood on it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheflife15 455 Posted November 8, 2021 Any issue with dry firing lever guns? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LiveWire 14 Posted November 8, 2021 I have 2 Henry lever actions, a Mare's Leg and a Golden Boy, both .22lr. The owners manual says repeated dry firing can eventually peen the edge of the chamber, making it difficult to load & extract cartridges. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC_68Westy 1,024 Posted November 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, LiveWire said: I have 2 Henry lever actions, a Mare's Leg and a Golden Boy, both .22lr. The owners manual says repeated dry firing can eventually peen the edge of the chamber, making it difficult to load & extract cartridges. I have been taught to never dry-fire a rimfire gun and that it is safe to dry-fire modern centerfire guns. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,156 Posted November 8, 2021 1 hour ago, JC_68Westy said: I have been taught to never dry-fire a rimfire gun It depends on the gun. My 1971 Marlin 39D can be dry fired, but earlier 39s should not. I do not recall the details, but it has something to do with the mechanics of the firing pin. Newer 22s have a firing pin stop to prevent peening. If in doubt, there's always snap caps. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FairbanksRusty 64 Posted November 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Scorpio64 said: It depends on the gun. My 1971 Marlin 39D can be dry fired, but earlier 39s should not. I do not recall the details, but it has something to do with the mechanics of the firing pin. Newer 22s have a firing pin stop to prevent peening. If in doubt, there's always snap caps. I think Marlin modified the firing pin tip in 1972. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted November 9, 2021 Henry of course doesn't recommend it, but it's fine - I've seen plenty of reports of people dry firing Henry lever actions with no issues - especially when you shoot the last round and keep cycling and firing... I mean, it's not something I'd do excessively - if you're doing that, get snap caps. Otherwise you're fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted November 9, 2021 Always a general rule of thumb to not dry fire .22RF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheflife15 455 Posted November 9, 2021 Tried to buy a henry 357/38 special that was marketed on a local stores instagram but they would only sell this in store. Meanwhile they always take cards on the phone. Social media runs everything. I'll go to shooters instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redeye65 162 Posted November 9, 2021 I have a Henry all weather 30-30, love it. I avoid the lever guns when I'm there, I keep eyeing this from afar, if I get to close they (any firearm) seem to come home with me. Winchester Repeating Arms 1892 Carbine 534196141 | Shooters Sporting Center (shootersnj.com) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheflife15 455 Posted November 9, 2021 Any insight or reviews of rossis? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,156 Posted November 9, 2021 Just now, Cheflife15 said: Any insight or reviews of rossis? Rossi is a crap shoot. Some are absolutely fantastic, while others are garbage. Most of the people I know that own a Rossi are satisfied, but few are tickled pink over them. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyB 4,326 Posted November 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, Cheflife15 said: Any insight or reviews of rossis? I got a new Rossi .38/.357 lever rifle 40 years ago and I love it! I can't speak for their quality today though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,730 Posted November 10, 2021 I always wanted a 30 30 lever action rifle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,156 Posted November 10, 2021 21 minutes ago, silverado427 said: I always wanted a 30 30 lever action rifle. I used to think that too, but not anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted November 10, 2021 9 hours ago, silverado427 said: I always wanted a 30 30 lever action rifle. I said the same for a while. Took me five decades before I came full circle and came into an '84 336 Texan TS that was customized by a friend. At only 36", it fits the bill of a handy rifle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites