Henry Rifle Single Shot (.243) Opinions

tocws2002 · Aug 3, 2020

Looking at purchasing a .243 for one of my kids and found a used (nearly new) Henry single-shot .243 for sale. I've only seen it in pics, but wanted to get opinions on this Henry rifle from those that may have any experience with it or similar (Henry, but in another caliber). Pros/Cons?

Also, what do you think is a fair price for a new/used gun that retails for ~$400. It does look nearly new and I've been told it's only had 2 or 3 rounds through it. No box, no paperwork, no scope. The walnut stock looks really nice. I know it's crazy times and gun prices are all over the place, but curious to see what others think it would be worth as the guy selling it has asked for a reasonable offer and/or trade.

Thanks in advance,

-jason

tocws2002 · Aug 4, 2020

Anyone have any comments/opinions on the Henry single shot rifles? I did see there is a recall because of a possible issue with firing while the hammer is partially cocked/released with no trigger pull. It's a free fix (including shipping both ways) and Henry will update the trigger mechanism for a lighter pull. Apparently, there were complaints about the 9 lb. trigger on some of the guns. :scare3:

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Eric Rorabaugh · Aug 4, 2020

With the Henry's I've messed with (don't own one though), you can't go wrong. Great rifles

woodtickgreg · Aug 4, 2020

I dont know anything about that rifle, but Henry's are held in high regard. I always liked this .410 lever action shotgun.

tocws2002 · Aug 4, 2020

Eric Rorabaugh said:
With the Henry's I've messed with (don't own one though), you can't go wrong. Great rifles

Thanks, I've made an offer on it, will see if we can work out a deal.

-jason

tocws2002 · Aug 4, 2020

woodtickgreg said:
I dont know anything about that rifle, but Henry's are held in high regard. I always liked this .410 lever action shotgun.
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Thanks, never handled a Henry, but have read lots of positive reviews. This single shot 243 looks like a pretty nice rifle.

-jason

FranklinWorkshops · Aug 5, 2020

I have a Henry Big Boy chambered for 44mag and it's a great rifle. Would buy another one in a nano-second. Their customer service is second to no one and everything on the gun is made in the USA. Be sure to send a note to them about buying the gun and they will send you a free coffee cup and hat. At least, they did to me. The owner himself responded to my note which was neat.

woodtickgreg · Aug 5, 2020

Ooh, I forgot about the big boy in 44 mag, yes please! :cool:

tocws2002 · Aug 5, 2020

FranklinWorkshops said:
I have a Henry Big Boy chambered for 44mag and it's a great rifle. Would buy another one in a nano-second. Their customer service is second to no one and everything on the gun is made in the USA. Be sure to send a note to them about buying the gun and they will send you a free coffee cup and hat. At least, they did to me. The owner himself responded to my note which was neat.

Thanks for the info and confirmation on Henry quality and customer service. Looks like I'll be joining the Henry family as I was able to work out a deal with the seller. Should be picking it up from him in the morning.

-jason

FranklinWorkshops · Aug 5, 2020

Now that our power is back on, I looked through my photos for these targets we shot a few years ago. My daughters and I went to the local range to practice and help the youngest pick out a new conceal carry gun. These show the relative hole sizes each made. My oldest daughter was shooting her .22, my youngest decided to go with a 9mm and I had my Henry rifle.

The girls shot pretty well (both are experienced with handguns) but their old man was on the money, and the scope wasn't on. A guy shooting in the lane next to my daughters had a 50 cal Desert Eagle and let us shoot it. That thing was scary. My oldest daughter did fairly well with a couple of shots and then the guy came to our lane to show us how it was really done. He was a marine, we found out later.