Henry Explorer H12
Henry Repeating Arms · Rifle · In Production · 2026
Also known as: Explorer Carbine H12
Overview
The Henry Explorer H12 is the pistol-caliber member of Henry's Explorer Carbine line, introduced in May 2026 in .357 Magnum/.38 Special or .44 Magnum/.44 Special with a seven-round tubular magazine. It uses the same 16.5-inch threaded barrel, Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish, adjustable sights and drilled-and-tapped receiver as its larger-bore siblings, making it a light, quiet-running companion to a magnum revolver.
Specifications
| Barrel Length | 419 mm (16.50") |
| Action Type | Lever Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Effective Range | 120 m (131 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Burnt Bronze Cerakote |
Calibers
- .357 Magnum · primary — also known as .357 Mag, .357 S&W Magnum, 9x33mmR
- .44 Remington Magnum — also known as .44 Magnum, .44 Mag, 10.9x33mmR
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
Pistol-caliber chambering gives the highest capacity of the three Explorer models.
Background
A .357 lever gun and a .357 revolver sharing one box of ammunition is a habit that dates to the 1870s, when Winchester and Colt both chambered .44-40 so a rider only had to carry one cartridge.