Henry heavy barrel 30-30. ???

[Hatchdog]

So I was just in my LGS checking inventory for a Henry steel 30-30. Being as the store has their long guns in standing racks out on the floor and since they mix all brands and calibers of levers together, when looking for a particular caliber I just look at the bore diameter. In doing this I found this rifle. It is a Used Henry H009 but look at the outside barrel diameter. That’s a Marlin 336 30-30 next to it for comparison. After taking this pic I found a new H009 and the barrel diameter is about the same as the Marlin.

Note in the next pic with the Henry turned sideways. This rifle has no checkering and the barrel band is different from the new rifle. The S/N on the oddball started with TT, then a zero and then four digits if memory serves me correctly. It was noticeably heavier than the new Henry.

I’m pretty new owning Henry’s and I don’t have a clue what this rifle is. Do any of you Henry old timers know what this rifle is?

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[TraderVic]

I've never seen a barrel band on a BBS like that. Would this be a "prototype" or possibly a limited run ?

[fortyshooter]

Give Henry a call about info on it!

[JEBar]

agree and please report back what they tell you

[CT_Shooter]

I'd like to know about that one, too. Please see what you can find out. Thanks.

[Hatchdog]

I did a little looking at the Henry online catalog and it appears that the gold octagonal rifles have a barrel band similar to the rifle I saw yesterday. I did find this Henry that while is a brass model it does have a round barrel and again the same barrel band. When I get the chance I will return to the shop and get the S/N and send it to Henry and ask about the history of this rifle. Unfortunately (or fortunately I guess ) I’m pretty busy prepping for a week at the lake and might not have time to do this prior to this weekends departure.




https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/side-gate-lever-action/

[Greyhawk]

I did a little looking at the Henry online catalog and it appears that the gold octagonal rifles have a barrel band similar to the rifle I saw yesterday. I did find this Henry that while is a brass model it does have a round barrel and again the same barrel band. When I get the chance I will return to the shop and get the S/N and send it to Henry and ask about the history of this rifle. Unfortunately (or fortunately I guess ) I’m pretty busy prepping for a week at the lake and might not have time to do this prior to this weekends departure.




https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/side-gate-lever-action/

Many of us are prepping for the end of all things as we know it.... But, I like your idea of 'prepping' a whole lot better. Have fun at the lake!!!

[needsmostuff]

No expert but I like and know my Henrys as well as the next guy but,,,,, I really want to know the answer to this one!

[JEBar]

No expert but I like and know my Henrys as well as the next guy but,,,,, I really want to know the answer to this one!

first, welcome to our forum .... delighted to have you join us .... do hope you will read and post often .... be sure to follow the link below to where you can add your Henry rifles to our community's total

http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 36#p143636

[CT_Shooter]

No expert but I like and know my Henrys as well as the next guy but,,,,, I really want to know the answer to this one!

Welcome to the forum from CT. This is a very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly group of folks. Glad you joined us.

[BigAl52]

No expert but I like and know my Henrys as well as the next guy but,,,,, I really want to know the answer to this one!

Another welcome to the forum. Glad you joined us. Been to Tucson many times in my life. My Grandparents are buried there.

[needsmostuff]

Man ,,, You can't sneak in here without being noticed can ya?
Thanks for the welcome Gents.
Being mouthy and semi oratorical in nature rest assured , there shall be posts.
Sorry did not mean to drift the thread but Hey back at all ya'all !

[luminaughty]

I do not recall the model but the first Henry I ever bought was like the one you described. It was blued with and had a black plastic butt plate and a heavy round barrel. I sold it years ago but now wish I had held onto it since I never saw another like it again. Now I have the H009B since I like the heavy octagon barrel. Would like to get the case hardened 30-30 octagon barrel in the future.

[JEBar]

I do not recall the model but the first Henry I ever bought was like the one you described. It was blued with and had a black plastic butt plate and a heavy round barrel. I sold it years ago but now wish I had held onto it since I never saw another like it again. Now I have the H009B since I like the heavy octagon barrel. Would like to get the case hardened 30-30 octagon barrel in the future.

welcome to our forum, delighted to have you join us .... do home you will read and post often ....looking forward to hearing more about your 30-30 .... is it a hunter .. .. be sure to follow the link below and add your Henry rifle(s) to our community's total


http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 94#p168894

[luminaughty]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/899241860
Nice Henry 30-30 heavy round barrel with 1 day 17 hours left on auction.

[John E Davies]

So I was just in my LGS checking inventory for a Henry steel 30-30. Being as the store has their long guns in standing racks out on the floor and since they mix all brands and calibers of levers together, when looking for a particular caliber I just look at the bore diameter.

Don’t you just love stores that do that? This is how I found and bought an extremely rare Marlin 1895 STP years ago. Is that the Double Eagle Deer Park store? It is a pretty rifle but unless you are a collector the bull barrel makes no sense to me, IMHO a thutty thutty should be light and handy. Henry’s are already too porky! Buy it and get the barrel fluted, then you will really have something interesting

John Davies
Spokane WA

[Hatchdog]

Hi John,

Yep the Double Eagle in Deer Park. This rifle is long gone, I probably should have bought it just because it’s not common but I really want an X model for my Henry 30-30. One of these days one will show up in a local store.