The Henry Big Boy Mare’s Leg is a compact lever-action pistol built with a polished brass receiver and a blued octagon barrel. Chambered for .357 Magnum/.38 Special, it uses a tubular magazine accessed via a side loading gate and features classic American walnut furniture. The large-loop lever and adjustable rear sight retain the traditional handling and sighting of Henry’s Big Boy line.
Key Specifications
- Chambered for .357 Magnum/.38 Special.
- Operates with a lever action mechanism.
- The barrel measures 12.9 inches and is an octagon blued steel barrel.
- The tubular magazine holds 5 rounds.
- The receiver is finished in polished hardened brass.
- Stock and grip are American walnut with a brass buttplate.
- Overall length is 25 inches.
- Weight is approximately 5.79 pounds (91.2 oz).
- Sights consist of a brass bead front and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear.
- Other features include a side loading gate, large loop lever, and saddle ring.
Compact and historically styled, the Henry Big Boy Mare’s Leg pairs traditional materials with modern factory fit and finish. Its combination of a brass receiver, walnut furniture, and a 12.9-inch octagon blued barrel make it suitable for collectors, cowboy-action and recreational range use where a compact lever-action platform is desired.
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