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Henry Side Gate Lever Action 45-70 H0024-4570 - 45-70 Government - Used Excellent - $835

The choice of the big-game hunters!

Originally a military caliber standardized for the battlefields of the 1870s, .45-70 Government has stood the test of time and still thrives nearly a century and a half later in hunting camps across the country. When it comes to hurling a huge chunk of lead downrange, there is no finer way to do it than with a Henry.

Sufficiently punchy enough to stop any North American game, .45-70 started with a 405-grain lead bullet propelled with 70 grains of black powder. A longer 500-grain grain load was later added to extend effective range, while the original lighter cartridge was kept for use in cavalry carbines. Since then, this caliber gained wide commercial support, and you can find anything from a high-velocity expanding 300-grain load to 600-grain subsonic. The robust rimmed case feeds reliably from tube magazines, while modest chamber pressure aids extraction. Once available in every kind of action, .45-70 recommended itself best in lever-action repeaters. The Henry Side Gate Lever Action .45-70 Side Gate is the most advanced example of that breed.

The adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight and an ivory-beaded front post sight work best for rapid shots typical of hog hunts, while the drilled and tapped receiver enables easy scope mounting for deliberate longer-range aim. Handy and powerful, this lever gun delivers rapid follow-up shots on grizzly and precise one-shot stops on whitetail deer with equal competency. 

True to Henry form, the Side Gate Lever Action features exquisite attention to detail and a level of craftsmanship rarely seen in other modern firearms. The hardened brass receiver is as reliable as it is handsome with the same yield and tensile strength as steel. The brass accents continue through the rifle with the buttplate and barrel band. The American walnut furniture is set off by intricate, deep checkering that will ensure a firm purchase on the stocks. A semi-buckhorn rear and ivory bead front sight accompanies a 20″ round blued steel barrel to deliver the accuracy you’ve come to expect from a Henry.

In addition to legendary Henry craftsmanship, the feature that gives this rifle its name takes center stage. The best-of-both-worlds design allows for quick reloads and top-offs so you can keep running and gunning for as long as your ammo lasts without even having to remove the stock from your shoulder. If you prefer, you can also load through the removable tube magazine, which hasn’t gone away here because it also provides safe, fast unloading. The result is a rifle that lets you use it in whatever way works best for you.

From whitetail hunting to days at the range, to standing as a favorite show-piece in the gun cabinet, our Side Gate Lever Action is a must-have for any lever action aficionado, and it solidifies Henry as the first name in lever action rifles.

This rifle has had less than a box of ammo put through it and is in excellent condition. One minor scuff on the receiver.

Barrel Length:    19.8"
Barrel Type:    Round Blued Steel
Receiver finish:Polished Brass
Rate of Twist:    1:20
Overall Length:    38.1"
Weight:            7.09 lbs.
Rear Sight:        Fully Adj. Semi-Buckhorn w/ Diamond Insert
Front Sight:    Ramp w/ .062" Ivory Bead
Scopeability:    Drilled and Tapped
Scope Mount Type    Weaver 63B
Stock Material:    American Walnut
Buttplate/Pad:    Brass
Length of Pull:    14"
SafetyTransfer:    Bar
Embellishments/Extras:    Regular lever, Swivel Studs, Side Gate

UPC 619835060471

SKU H024-4570