Henry Big Boy Mare’s Leg | .45 Colt | 12.9 in | H006GCML

The Henry Big Boy Mare’s Leg H006GCML is a lever-action pistol chambered in .45 Colt with a 12.9-inch octagon blued barrel, polished brass receiver and American walnut furniture. It carries a five-round tubular magazine and a large loop lever, reflecting the shortened lever-rifle form factor made popular in classic television westerns. For an optic pairing under $1,000, a compact 3 MOA red dot such as the Vortex Venom provides a fast sight picture well suited to the pistol’s handling and sight radius.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Henry Repeating Arms.
• The model/ATF model is H006GCML.
• The caliber is .45 Colt.
• The barrel measures 12.9 inches and is an octagon blued steel barrel.
• The magazine capacity is 5 rounds in a tubular magazine.
• The overall length is 25 inches.
• The weight is listed as 5.79 lbs.
• The receiver finish is polished hardened brass.
• The stock/grip material is American Walnut.
• The sights are brass bead front and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear.
• The rate of twist is 1:16.
• The magazine type is tubular.
• Scope mounting: See notes — conflicting data on whether drilled & tapped.
• Magazine included: See notes — conflicting listings (0 vs 1 × 5-round).
• The UPC is 619835060754.

Designed and hand-finished in the United States, the Mare’s Leg pairs classic styling with Henry’s established lever-action mechanics. Its compact profile and large loop lever make it a distinctive choice for range-oriented target shooting and for collectors who value historically inspired designs and high-quality walnut furniture. The combination of a blued octagon barrel and polished brass receiver gives this pistol a traditional presentation while remaining functional for modern recreational use.

Owners and enthusiasts commonly praise the firearm for its “legendary crisp Henry action” and for the quality of the “handcrafted American Walnut” stock, both frequently noted in product descriptions and user commentary.

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