The 1860 Henry is the rifle that started the lever action story, and Cimarron's version brings it back in .45 Long Colt. It has a 24 inch barrel, a twelve round magazine and a gold colored brass receiver. It has no wood forend like later guns, which gives it a lean, distinctive look.

The magazine tube runs under the barrel and the follower sticks out, so you load from the front. That is part of the charm for reenactors and cowboy action competitors. Shooting a Henry is slow and deliberate at first and then becomes a rhythm.

.45 Long Colt gives you plenty of choice, from mild cowboy loads to hotter hunting ammunition in the right firearm. Check with the maker for the loads they recommend in this replica. It is a gun for matches, collection and film-style shooting more than hard field use.

You can hang it over a fireplace or take it to a range, and either way people will want to look. The listing says new and the price is at the high end. It ships to your FFL dealer for the background check.