A carbine barrel on a Big Boy is a handy way to carry a Henry. This one has a 16.5 inch barrel, seven rounds of .357 Magnum or .38 Special, a brass receiver with black furniture, and a large loop lever. A side gate makes loading easier than the old magazine tube.

The short barrel moves quickly in tight cover and fits better in a vehicle. The large loop makes the lever easy to work with gloves. The brass receiver adds a glint of color, and it won't rust.

Pistol caliber lever guns are comfortable to shoot. You can use light .38 Special loads for practice and plinking, then step up to .357 Magnum for the woods. If you have a revolver in .357, you can share ammunition.

Seven rounds is a small magazine compared with some rifles, but it keeps the carbine slim and light. It is a rifle for a farm truck, a deer stand in close cover or a camp.

The listing is new. It ships to your FFL dealer, where the background check takes place.