Engraving lifts a working lever gun into something you want to show. The Big Boy Brass Side Gate Deluxe Engraved Edition is chambered in .44 Magnum and carries a 20 inch barrel. The receiver is polished hardened brass, with engraving on it. It is a rifle with presence.

A side gate makes loading simple, and the large loop lever allows you to work the action with gloves. You can shoot .44 Special in a .44 Magnum rifle, so practice is cheaper and softer. For deer and hogs at modest range, magnum loads do the job.

The engraved version is a show piece first and a hunting rifle second. Many owners keep it for display, take it out on special occasions and give it a gentle wipe when they put it away.

Brass tends to take on a warm look over time, though polish keeps it bright. If you like the golden glow, the rifle will reward you.

The price is high, reflecting the detailed engraving. It is the kind of rifle you pass down to a child. The listing is new. It ships to your FFL dealer for the background check.