Didn't want to hijack the other's post's. Bottom line. I ordered a Henry in .357

Blued receiver. 20 inch barrel. LGS called and said it arrived. I'll pick it up tomorrow.

Pretty excited. Receiver is drilled and tapped if at some point a scope is needed. Don't see taking any shot's beyond 100 yds for hog's and yote's.

Okay. I'm downright elated.

Henry owner's chime in, but please don't tell me they suck before I chamber that 1st round y'all.

Girl, it's an addiction.. All these threads on levers made me get the Marlin 1894 (.357) circa 1980 out today and just work the action! 38 spl lead round nose flat points through the 1894 are the most fun you can have w/ your clothes on..

Don't be afraid to polish the interals if it isn't as smooth as you'd like it early on.. You can cycle the really smooth actions w/ one finger...

Pics when you get it!!

WooHoo! Post pics as soon as possible!

Great buy, those are really fun guns and vary handy, too!

Janie,

One time, thankfully only one occassion, I cycled a friend's Henry in .22lr. I remember wondering if they lined the action with silk. Smoothest running lever action I've ever handled. I don't know how they shoot, but I have not heard a bad report.

I "need" the Big Boy chambered in .44 Mag!

I love Henry's! I just feel guilty carrying one cause I've never been easy on tools and hate to add character. Friend just got one in .17HMR, it's fun.

nuttin wrong with lever's and a new one is sooo nice Congrats, mine has always had a special spot.

You will love it and have a lot of fun with that little rifle Miss Janie!

I just hope you don't have to drive straight north to pick it up.

Let us know how it goes. The only concern will come in 5-7 years as far as Henry's go.

I have to get one now.

I have to wonder if much of our attraction to lever guns is the result of having a Daisy as a kid, combined with all those western cowboy movies.

When I grow up I want to own a Henry...

Congrats Janie!

Good point ya got there. Makes ya wonder

I can hook you up... OOOOOOOOR we could go with some really cool guns... The full legth original in .44-40 with the barrel that twists at the top to load it

Love lever guns, sounds like a sweet rig, post up a pic!

I love lever guns, the look I mean. I just can't get past the lack of accuracy compared to a bolt action.

Cast, some of the lever guns will surprise you. Couple Marlins I know well sure would.

Janie welcome to another gun addiction.

And nothing works better at playing "war" than having a "real" AR-15.

Janie, my neighbor bought one last year, the stubby version .44 iirc, don't know how it shoots, but it is just plain "purdy". Fine piece of craftsmanship too.

Me also, my Super Blackhawk needs the matching long gun.

Dennis, it really is. It's finally home and all mine! Weee!

The wood grain is far prettier then I was expecting. Hopefully range time comes the weekend of the 14th, but good gosh this thing is filthy. Covered in cosmoline (sp) Good cleaning and it should be ready to rock n roll.

Bravo !!

That photo is making my marlin 336 blush....We need better photos when you get her to the range too

I need to get away from this post I want a 45 colt to go with my Blackhawk

very pretty rifle

Congrats mam! Those are sweet shooting rifles

Indeed.. I have three Marlins, 30-30, and 35 Rem, and a 444.. All are super accurate..

Janie, that's a badAZZ gun.. I can't wait to see what you knock down with it!!