Henry Side Gate 38-55 20" Brass 5rd

The Henry Side Gate 38-55 20" Brass 5-round lever action rifle combines time-honored design with practical modern convenience. Built on Henry Repeating Arms' legendary platform, this rifle features a side loading gate that allows rapid magazine topping without removing the tube magazine, giving operators the flexibility to keep rounds flowing during transitions or extended shooting sessions while maintaining the safety advantages of removable tube magazine design.

The 20-inch barrel strikes a balance between velocity and handling in the .38-55 Winchester caliber, a historically significant cartridge known for consistent accuracy at medium ranges. The rifle's 8.5-pound weight and 40.25-inch overall length position it as a practical carbine for varied shooting environments—manageable for sustained fire, compact enough for field conditions. The brass receiver and lever are characteristic of Henry's aesthetic and durability profile, while the 5-round capacity reflects the mechanical constraints of lever action feeding systems in this caliber class.

This rifle appeals to lever action enthusiasts and hunters seeking a rifle that honors the original 1860s Henry rifle legacy while addressing real-world operational needs. The .38-55 caliber is favored by precision shooters and those working with handloaded or period-appropriate ammunition. The dual-access magazine system—traditional tube removal plus side-gate loading—solves the friction point many Henry users experienced: maintaining a topped-off magazine during competition or hunting without full magazine extraction, a practical advantage that separates this model from standard tube-fed lever guns.