Henry Explorer H10
Henry Repeating Arms · Rifle · In Production · 2026
Also known as: Explorer Carbine H10
Overview
The Henry Explorer H10 is the .45-70 Government member of Henry's Explorer Carbine family, launched in May 2026. It holds four rounds in a tubular magazine, wears a 16.5-inch threaded barrel in Burnt Bronze Cerakote, and adds adjustable sights, a drilled-and-tapped receiver and sling swivel studs for a hard-hitting, short lever gun for big game and bear country.
Specifications
| Barrel Length | 419 mm (16.50") |
| Action Type | Lever Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Effective Range | 150 m (164 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Burnt Bronze Cerakote |
Calibers
- .45-70 Government · primary — also known as .45-70, .45-70 Govt, 11.6x53mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar, Half Cock Notch
- Features: Threaded Barrel, Drilled And Tapped Receiver, Adjustable Sights, Sling Swivel Studs, Side Loading Gate
Production
Production years: 2026-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Shares the Explorer chassis with the H9 (.30-30 / .360 Buckhammer) and H12 (.357 Mag. / .44 Mag.).
Background
The .45-70 was adopted by the US Army in 1873 for the Springfield trapdoor. A century and a half later it is still the cartridge Americans reach for when the animal might be looking back.