Henry Side Gate Lever Action
Henry Repeating Arms · Rifle · In Production · 2019
Also known as: Henry Side Gate, Henry .30-30 Side Gate
Overview
The Henry Side Gate Lever Action represents a significant evolution for Henry Repeating Arms, adding a traditional side loading gate to their lever-action platform for the first time. This allows shooters to load individual rounds through the side of the receiver while retaining Henry's traditional front-loading tubular magazine. Chambered in .30-30 Winchester, .45-70 Government, .357 Magnum, and .44 Magnum, the Side Gate features a brass or steel receiver (depending on variant), American walnut stock, fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight, and brass bead front sight. The X Model variant adds a synthetic stock, Picatinny rail, and threaded barrel for modern tactical applications.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3289 g (116.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1003 mm (39.49") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Action Type | Lever Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tubular |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 305 mm (12.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .30-30 Winchester · primary — also known as .30-30 Win, .30 WCF
- .45-70 Government — also known as .45-70 Govt, .45-70
- .357 Magnum — also known as .357 Mag
- .44 Remington Magnum — also known as .44 Mag, .44 Magnum
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar Safety, Half Cock Hammer Notch
- Features: Side Loading Gate, Tubular Magazine Front Loading, Adjustable Semi Buckhorn Rear Sight, Brass Bead Front Sight, Drilled And Tapped, Rubber Recoil Pad, Checkered Walnut Stock
Variants
- Henry Steel Lever Action — Steel Receiver
- Henry Lever Action X Model — Tactical
Service history
Operators
- Civilian Market
Production
Production years: 2019-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The Side Gate was a long-requested feature by Henry fans who wanted a traditional loading gate while keeping the front-tube loading option. Weight: ~3289g (7.25 lbs). Barrel: 508mm (20"). The Steel Lever Action variant replaces the brass receiver with a lighter steel receiver for a more utilitarian appearance. The X Model features synthetic furniture, Picatinny optics rail, and threaded muzzle. All Henry lever-actions are manufactured in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Background
For years, the absence of a side loading gate was the single most common complaint about Henry lever-actions. When Henry finally introduced the Side Gate in 2019, it instantly became one of the company's best-selling models, proving that sometimes the most impactful product development is simply listening to what customers have been asking for all along.