Henrys
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I have a .22 that has never had a round through it.
Nice gun!
Nice gun!
OP
I have several big boys and a golden boy. Prices have really soared on these. Some I never shot also
I gave the top one to my brother many months ago. I liked it so much that I had to get another. It was somewhat impossible to find all of the features I wanted, and this one had, but I did - found it BNIB at the Asheville show a few months ago.
Both are .357 mag, 16" octagonal barrel, case-hardened, deluxe wood, side gate. The only difference is the size of the lever loop.
Both are .357 mag, 16" octagonal barrel, case-hardened, deluxe wood, side gate. The only difference is the size of the lever loop.
I am curious... does anyone have any of the golden boys they actually used/abused to get some patina on it? I have seen some of the original 1860s Henrys and I always thought that muted brass look had an air of class to it.
Old School
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After being disappointed by a Marlin 1897 (this is when Marlin was declining - very hopeful that Ruger brings back the Marlin glory) I got a Henry Golden Boy and it did not disappoint.
I think that the brass comes with some type of poly coating - it would take a lot of time for that to wear off. But I'm with you on the patina of the original Henrys.
Will BRASSO take that off correctly?
Old School
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Great question. Brasso is an abrasive polish, so it might remove a coating. But if it doesn't eat through the poly, then you're adding a layer on top of the original finish. I have to admit that I'm not an expert here. I searched around the internet and, over time, there are reports of tarnish on Henry brass receiver covers. So the factory coating might be engineered to last through shipping and store presentation.
Having spent so much of my life eating crayons I have developed an aptitude for making brass shiny. I guess I just never thought it through long enough to envision friction as the required service.
Stupid Jarhead I am.
Stupid Jarhead I am.
I might contact Henry to see, because that muted golden brownish color would be amazing
Here is the reply that I got from Henry when I emailed them:
"Hi Eric,
Thank you for owning a Henry rifle.
The Golden Boy rifles (H004-series) have a Brasslite finish on the receiver covers and later-production barrel bands. There are not actually brass metal.
Brasslite is a proprietary alloy finish which is easier to maintain than plain, polished brass. We chose this material to keep the rifles lightweight, balanced and to maintain the shine. There are no known ways to create a "patina" on this type of finish.
Thank you for letting me help you today
Regards,
Jeffrey Post
Technical Customer Service
Customer Service: (866)200-2354"
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"Hi Eric,
Thank you for owning a Henry rifle.
The Golden Boy rifles (H004-series) have a Brasslite finish on the receiver covers and later-production barrel bands. There are not actually brass metal.
Brasslite is a proprietary alloy finish which is easier to maintain than plain, polished brass. We chose this material to keep the rifles lightweight, balanced and to maintain the shine. There are no known ways to create a "patina" on this type of finish.
Thank you for letting me help you today
Regards,
Jeffrey Post
Technical Customer Service
Customer Service: (866)200-2354"
My three sons:
20 gauge shotgun (youth size)
.308 single shot
.243 Long Ranger
All three brothers are named Henry. Henry, and my brothers Henry (Bob Newhart gag).
20 gauge shotgun (youth size)
.308 single shot
.243 Long Ranger
All three brothers are named Henry. Henry, and my brothers Henry (Bob Newhart gag).
OP
I have a 30 30 big boy that looks that way.