The Henry Repeating Arms Side Gate is a traditional lever-action rifle chambered in .38-55 Winchester with a 20″ round blued steel barrel and a polished brass receiver. It uses a side loading gate for topping off the fixed tubular magazine and includes a transfer bar safety. The rifle is fitted with American walnut furniture, swivel studs, and is drilled and tapped for scope mounts.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .38-55 Winchester.
- Barrel length: 20 inches with a round blued steel profile.
- Capacity: 5 rounds in a fixed tubular magazine loaded via a side gate.
- Receiver finish: Polished brass.
- Stock material: American walnut with checkering.
- Sights: Fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with diamond insert and ramp front with 0.062″ ivory bead.
- Twist rate: 1:18″.
- Overall length and weight: 38.3 inches overall and 7.5 pounds.
- Safety and scope provision: Transfer bar safety and drilled & tapped receiver (Weaver 63B compatible).
- Additional features: Swivel studs and a regular straight-grip lever.
Well-suited for range work, traditional hunting scenarios, and collectors seeking a modern interpretation of classic lever-action design, the Side Gate combines practical loading, proven reliability, and period-correct materials. Its drilled and tapped receiver and familiar sighting layout make it adaptable for optics while retaining iron-sight utility, offering a straightforward, capable option for users who value a no-nonsense lever-action platform.
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