Henry Big Boy Brass 45lc 16.5" 7rd

The Henry Big Boy Brass 45LC 16.5" lever action rifle combines classic American gun-making with the proven reliability of a modern production firearm. Built on a solid brass receiver, this rifle delivers the handling characteristics and mechanical simplicity that make lever-action rifles a dependable choice for hunting, sport shooting, and backcountry use. The 16.5-inch octagon barrel provides a compact platform without sacrificing the velocity advantage of rifle-length barrels in the .45 Colt cartridge.

The brass receiver and American walnut furniture define the rifle's aesthetic and functional design. A seven-round capacity feeds via the traditional side-loading gate, familiar to anyone with lever-action rifle experience. The fully adjustable semi-buckhorn sights allow precise zero adjustment for various shooting distances and ammunition loads—important in .45 Colt, where factory ammunition spans a wide velocity and pressure range. The 8-pound weight distribution balances quick handling with enough mass to manage recoil impulse and improve sight tracking during follow-up shots.

This rifle serves shooters seeking a traditional lever-action platform without modern tactical conversions. The .45 Colt cartridge—with its 250-grain cast bullet loads and moderate velocity—suits hunting applications where bullet placement matters more than velocity, and where the rifle's compact size aids movement through dense cover or ranch country. The Henry Big Boy Brass is also favored by cowboy action shooters and those building a battery of period-correct or vintage-style firearms. The straightforward mechanical design means minimal maintenance and no reliance on complex springs or polymer components that age in storage.