Single Shot 357

[ESquared]

Found a pretty screaming deal on FunJoker on a 357 SS in Brass that a shop owner had brought in special order, deal fell through, etc.

It will be making its maiden voyage during next week's KC get-together, but I got it cleaned up and used a bit of RenWax and Ballistol to make it photo-worthy.

Have no experience with the Brasslite finish, but, as I understand it, it's the same alloy that HRA used in 22LR "Golden Boys." It shines up very nicely and seems to have some sort of top-coat that might protect it. To my eye, it's a slightly different color than the true brass receivers in Big Boys, but, since this will be easier to maintain, I might just let my 45Colt Brass "weather out" and get a nice patina going. The furniture is decent, especially the forearm.

Here a few pics from the kitchen island (flying the colors, natch!).

[RanchRoper]

Very nice, looks great.

[PT7]

Really looks to be a very nice find, and having a SS is very .

Ah, I'm still into wood big time! Agreed, the grains in that Henry forearm look great. And the stock holds its own, too. Good 'ole MO wood....yeah

I'll look forward to seeing it at the KC gathering.
You know, I just realized I don't have to wait for you to post a range report on this rifle.
I'll simply watch you "make" the report.

PT7

[Mags]

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Henry center fires are a solid brass alloy. Only the rimfires are brasslite. You got it shined up real pretty anyway. Enjoy shooting it next week as well as the fellowship of the get together!

Found a pretty screaming deal on FunJoker on a 357 SS in Brass that a shop owner had brought in special order, deal fell through, etc.

It will be making its maiden voyage during next week's KC get-together, but I got it cleaned up and used a bit of RenWax and Ballistol to make it photo-worthy.

Have no experience with the Brasslite finish, but, as I understand it, it's the same alloy that HRA used in 22LR "Golden Boys." It shines up very nicely and seems to have some sort of top-coat that might protect it. To my eye, it's a slightly different color than the true brass receivers in Big Boys, but, since this will be easier to maintain, I might just let my 45Colt Brass "weather out" and get a nice patina going. The furniture is decent, especially the forearm.

Here a few pics from the kitchen island (flying the colors, natch!).

[BigAl52]

Looks good Evan congrats on the great deal you got to. Now get over to the how many thread and log it in.

[Yornoc3]

Really Nice One! That receiver sure is shiny . The brass versions with nice wood like that are sharp.

[krunchnik]

Very nice-just wondering for wonders sake - do they field strip like the shotgun singles-where the barrel comes apart from the receiver?

[Yornoc3]

Krunchnik,

They don't have a latch (Anson-Dealy, etc.) like break action shotguns, the forearm is attached with a screw. Henry single shots are broken down by driving out the hinge pin, something I haven't felt a need to do, yet . It's explained in the manual, and appears to be really simple to do, but, since it's something that requires tools, I don't see it as very practical for transport in a take down case, for example. Besides, their overall length is only around 38", so they're quite compact.

[tractortad]

Krunchnik,

They don't have a latch (Anson-Dealy, etc.) like break action shotguns, the forearm is attached with a screw. Henry single shots are broken down by driving out the hinge pin, something I haven't felt a need to do, yet . It's explained in the manual, and appears to be really simple to do, but, since it's something that requires tools, I don't see it as very practical for transport in a take down case, for example. Besides, their overall length is only around 38", so they're quite compact.

Actually, they come apart a lot easier than most takedown rifles. You don't need to remove the forearm and since the hinge pin is held in by a detent, it is easy to take out - we take ours apart by using the eraser end of a pencil to push the hinge pin out. You can put the pin back in by just pushing it with your fingers.

[ESquared]

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Henry center fires are a solid brass alloy. Only the rimfires are brasslite. You got it shined up real pretty anyway. Enjoy shooting it next week as well as the fellowship of the get together!

Nope. From an "American Rifleman" review, which is typical of many written about the single shot lineup. HRA doesn't really own up to it, and it's obvious to see them side-by-side.

"The receiver is not actually made of brass (which is soft, heavy and tends to stretch out of spec eventually) but a much more durable proprietary brass-plated alloy called Brasslite, which is treated with a clear coating to preserve its mirror finish."

[JEBar]

what a great surprise .... really looking forward to seeing it next week .... just curious, any comments on the trigger pull

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what a great surprise .... really looking forward to seeing it next week .... just curious, any comments on the trigger pull

All I've done so far is a couple of dry fires and it seems a bit heavy, but not as heavy as the hammer pull, which is really stiff. I may break down and swap out the spring since it's so easy and I have nine of them!

Matter of fact, I'm gonna go do that RIGHT NOW!

[Mags]

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Hmmm. When you break it open to load it what do you see? Brass or Zamak (pot metal in color)?

The quote you provided came from the shotgun review
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articl ... nd-rifles/
"The example of the high-polish brass receiver models requested for this review was the 28" barrel 12-ga. (H015B-12) shotgun. The receiver is not actually made of brass (which is soft, heavy and tends to stretch out of spec eventually) but a much more durable proprietary brass-plated alloy called Brasslite, which is treated with a clear coating to preserve its mirror finish. A steel insert houses the firing pin and supports the base of each shotgun shell when fired."

Also from American Rifleman for the center fire rifles...
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articl ... on-models/
"Moving away from Henry’s well-known lever-actions, the company is adding a .30-30 Win. and a .357 Mag. to its line of break-action single shots. The .357 will come with either a hardened brass or a blued-steel receiver, while the .30-.30 Win. will be available only in the blued steel."

You have very nice SS with beautiful wood grain. Hope you keep the brass shiny. But personal preference there.

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Henry center fires are a solid brass alloy. Only the rimfires are brasslite. You got it shined up real pretty anyway. Enjoy shooting it next week as well as the fellowship of the get together!

Nope. From an "American Rifleman" review, which is typical of many written about the single shot lineup. HRA doesn't really own up to it, and it's obvious to see them side-by-side.

"The receiver is not actually made of brass (which is soft, heavy and tends to stretch out of spec eventually) but a much more durable proprietary brass-plated alloy called Brasslite, which is treated with a clear coating to preserve its mirror finish."

[JEBar]

All I've done so far is a couple of dry fires and it seems a bit heavy, but not as heavy as the hammer pull, which is really stiff. I may break down and swap out the spring since it's so easy and I have nine of them!

Matter of fact, I'm gonna go do that RIGHT NOW!

what choke tubes do you have

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Hmmm. When you break it open to load it what do you see? Brass or Zamak (pot metal in color)?

The quote you provided came from the shotgun review
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articl ... nd-rifles/
"The example of the high-polish brass receiver models requested for this review was the 28" barrel 12-ga. (H015B-12) shotgun. The receiver is not actually made of brass (which is soft, heavy and tends to stretch out of spec eventually) but a much more durable proprietary brass-plated alloy called Brasslite, which is treated with a clear coating to preserve its mirror finish. A steel insert houses the firing pin and supports the base of each shotgun shell when fired."

Also from American Rifleman for the center fire rifles...
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articl ... on-models/
"Moving away from Henry’s well-known lever-actions, the company is adding a .30-30 Win. and a .357 Mag. to its line of break-action single shots. The .357 will come with either a hardened brass or a blued-steel receiver, while the .30-.30 Win. will be available only in the blued steel."

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Henry center fires are a solid brass alloy. Only the rimfires are brasslite. You got it shined up real pretty anyway. Enjoy shooting it next week as well as the fellowship of the get together!


Nope. From an "American Rifleman" review, which is typical of many written about the single shot lineup. HRA doesn't really own up to it, and it's obvious to see them side-by-side.

I'm not going to debate this or research it further. I know the difference, I know what I have, I own both. Find some other nit to pick, as this one is done.

"The receiver is not actually made of brass (which is soft, heavy and tends to stretch out of spec eventually) but a much more durable proprietary brass-plated alloy called Brasslite, which is treated with a clear coating to preserve its mirror finish."

[Mags]

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Catching mis-information is hardly nit picking. My apologies for it coming across that way. Enjoy shooting them and again have a good time with fellow forum members this week.

...Nope. From an "American Rifleman" review, which is typical of many written about the single shot lineup. HRA doesn't really own up to it, and it's obvious to see them side-by-side.

[Yornoc3]

tractortad,
That's good to know. I have one single shot rifle that takes down with a forearm latch (Brno Effect), so I assumed - incorrectly - that I'd at least need a nylon punch and something to tap it with; a #2 pencil with eraser sounds pretty good .

[ESquared]

File this under "Don't believe everything you read on the Internet."

Apparently it's a coated finish, doesn't produce the "black residue" like Big Boys, but the receivers are indeed brass.

Crow is best served at room temperature, just FYI.

[BigAl52]

Id need more than KC BBQ sauce to eat crow with and I bet it don't taste like chicken either

[CT_Shooter]

I usually have mine with a dash of salt and a shot of Anejo Tequila followed by a wedge of lemon! Then, to be sure, I repeat that several times.

Crow is best served at room temperature, just FYI.