I found an Acubolt

[daytime dave]

I went to a favorite gun shop last weekend. I found a Henry Acubolt in .22 mag. It was on clearance. I inquired if they had any other acubolts. The man at the counter said I was the first to ask about them in 3 yrs, hence the one on clearance.

I don't like or want one in .22 mag. That was all they had in acubolt. I tried the bolt and it was butter smooth. I'll never shoot it, but should I rescue it?

I'm not sure I want to. I know I can and should. What a quandary.

[Sir Henry]

When in doubt buy.

[Henry88]

I don't know that you'll never shoot it, Dave.
Remember the Pocket Fisherman ???......this could be a cool little truck gun for those spur of the moment chances...........

[White Squirrel]

It's a single shot. How much ammo can you go through?

[PT7]

Neat find, Dave....I think it needs to be rescued, too. Especially if the clearance price is a good one.

Couple of things. The .22WMR is a great ammo caliber. It really moves out strong, especially as compared to 22LR. The difference is most noticeable. I miss the Henry Lever Action .22 Magnum I had to sell last year. And WS is right. Having a single shot will take some time to get through your ammo supply! Plus a single shot firearm is much fun to shoot!

Don't forget. This find has a "butter-smooth bolt action." A good Henry quality.

[ditto1958]

I keep hoping Henry will bring back the Accu-bolt. Except... it needs to be blued steel with a walnut stock. A modern take on the old single shot .22's that boys got for their first rifle.

[Sir Henry]

Now you have me wanting one only I would want it in .17HMR.

[JCN]

I think you should rescue it just to add to the collection. You'll never find any 22 mag ammo on the shelves so it will never be shot. Will be in pristine condition to hand down to your grandchildren!

Also, don't ever post 'should i buy it' on this forum. The answer is always a resounding YES!!!

[daytime dave]

I loved the action. I would like it if I had a thousand rounds of the ammunition. I'm thinking about it, but there was a used 1100 for similar money that I would have actually used. I'm sure I'll have plenty of time to decide. It hasn't had any interest there except from me.

[Sir Henry]

Buy it even if you don't have ammo for it. Sometime in the next year you will see tons of it on the shelf.

[JCN]

I went to a favorite gun shop last weekend. I found a Henry Acubolt in .22 mag. It was on clearance.

I'm not sure I want to. I know I can and should. What a quandary.

Any update? I'm assuming you bought it.

[daytime dave]

I haven't been back there yet. I will likely get it if I go back. Just have to have time to go there.

[Gregorsway]

My peer pressure detector is going off. I always remember a sign in a local gun shop when I had cold feet years ago- it read: "Anybody can look- it takes a MAN to buy." No offense to the lady shooters in the house!

[JEBar]

hey, take one for the team .... it will increase our collective total ..



we have an 1100, one of the early generation chambered for 2 3/4" shells .... its very dependable and even though we don't use it often, it will be passed on down the line

[daytime dave]

I've since been back there. The Henry was gone to a good home before I got there. The person who got it was an avid .22 mag shooter so it was well received.

[RanchRoper]

Go for it. We're a long time dead.