Henry 357 BB Classic kind of 1866 style

[jstanfield103]

Ok Guy's/Gal's

I finally have everything done on my 2017 Henry Big Boy Classic. Did the following.

1. Replaced the Butt Plate and cut the LOP down to 12.25"
2. Replaced the factory sight with a Marbles Bullseye sight. ( Love these sights)
3. Drilled and Tapped for a Saddle Ring placed approx. where the older Winchesters were on the 1866
4. Put sling swivels and a sling on her.
5. Stripped the stock of original finish and put a wax finish on it. I really love the feel of the warmer wood/Wax finish
6. Put a Big Loop on her.

I have been putting off on getting another Henry Big Boy because of the LOP, I hate cutting down and trying to make the stock look decent. But it all worked out on this rifle and really fits me well. It goes right along with all my other levers and Loving the accuracy and just how comfortable this rifle is now.

[Ernie]

You have done a fine job on this. Looks spectacular.

[Rifletom]

Wow! Looks damn good! Very nice work on the stock work.

[BigAl52]

Nice job looks great

[Vaquero]

I really like the way the stock turned out, and the added saddle ring is a nice touch, but
Not crazy about your location though, why so for back?

That butt plate is nice, gives the rifle a whole new look.
I'd do my 44, except I really don't need the stock shortened.

RP

[jstanfield103]

Thanks Guy's

Most people do not need the stock shortened but I am only 5'5" short or tall depending on how you look at life. So if I don't shorten the LOP it's like holding a 2x4 on my shoulder. I figure also most people will wonder why I put the beads on all my levers. I do that as a tribute to my Lovely wife that I have been married to since we graduated high school after date our whole high school years together, 44 years total so far. She is 1/4 Lakota Indian and I do it in recognition of her heritage.

[Hatchdog]

Overall a very nice looking rifle but the pic showing the beads really stood out to me. And that was before I read the history of them. Awesome.

[jstanfield103]

Thank you so much

[Headhog]

Awesome job. That is one beautiful looking rifle.

Paul

[fortyshooter]

Great job of the refinish and other mods you did! Now where do we send our Henrys for the finish treatment?

[jstanfield103]

You know,
I get nervous when ever I drill a receiver or cut down a stock, but especially the receiver drilling. I don't think I would ever want to do that for a friend or anyone else. Yes I know you were kidding, but I have had friends ask, but they never followed through with it. Thank goodness.

[Vaquero]

I added a saddle ring to the H001, but I could take the cover off to do.
Wouldn't be that big of a deal to do the bbb, not like you have to drill very deep.

Like I've said here and on MO, it's a very nice job. Thanks for sharing your efforts.
Here's my H001.

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I also stripped the stocks, but used tru oil on them.


RP

[jstanfield103]

I have a Henry Evil Roy on the way. How does your saddle ring hold up on the cover. Is it thick enough to hold it good and solid ? I have a Henry saddle ring that is extra and thinking on adding it to the Evil Roy.

[Vaquero]

It's been on there for a couple of years now, it did want to back out a little so I put a drop of blue loctite on it.

RP

[jstanfield103]

Thank you. Figure I would buy some red loc-tite if I do it. I imagine I will.

[Shakey Jake]

I admire your handiwork. I jus' choots 'em!
Jake

[jstanfield103]

Jake,

Wish I could, But due to my lack of height I have to at least modify the LOP.

[GFK]

Looks nice! I suspect it shoots much better also. Happy shooting!

[jstanfield103]

Thank you GFK.

It does shoot very well. I'm a huge 22 fan and after buying this and getting the stock and rifle the way I like it. I ended up buying a Evil Roy 22lr. should be here around Thursday I hope. 13" LOP should be ok but I can always cut it down another half inch if needed. But it should be good to go. I will have to take the finish off the stock though.

[wjv16]

Ok Guy's/Gal's

I finally have everything done on my 2017 Henry Big Boy Classic. Did the following.

2. Replaced the factory sight with a Marbles Bullseye sight. ( Love these sights)

Did you have to also change out the front sight?
Do you remember what model # Marble sight you installed?

Thanks!

Bill