Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this lever-action rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Henry Repeating Arms Big Boy Steel.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
Model: Big Boy Steel
Serial: BBS01153MR327
Caliber: .327 Fed. Magnum/.32 H&R Magnum
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 17"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Fiber Optic Peephole Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Hardwood Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Henry Big Boy Steel is a modern lever-action rifle produced by Henry Repeating Arms, designed as a durable, full-strength evolution of the company’s popular Big Boy line and built to combine classic lever-gun styling with enhanced materials and increased chambering versatility. Introduced as a more rugged counterpart to the traditional brass-framed Big Boy models, the Big Boy Steel features a solid steel receiver that improves strength, reduces overall maintenance concerns, and allows the rifle to handle a wider range of heavy-use conditions while still maintaining the smooth, traditional lever-action feel Henry rifles are known for. Typically chambered in pistol-caliber cartridges such as .357 Magnum/.38 Special, .44 Magnum/.The .44 Special and .45 Colt are popular among hunters, cowboy-action shooters, ranch owners, and recreational shooters who want a modern lever gun capable of handling both light plinking loads and full-power hunting ammunition. One of the defining characteristics of the Big Boy Steel is its solid-top receiver with side ejection, which allows for easy mounting of optics while preserving the classic lever-action silhouette. The rifle also features a hardened brass bead front sight, an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight, and, depending on configuration, either a drilled-and-tapped receiver or a factory-installed Picatinny rail.
Model: Big Boy Steel
Serial: BBS01153MR327
Caliber: .327 Fed. Magnum/.32 H&R Magnum
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 17"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Fiber Optic Peephole Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Hardwood Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Henry Big Boy Steel is a modern lever-action rifle produced by Henry Repeating Arms, designed as a durable, full-strength evolution of the company’s popular Big Boy line and built to combine classic lever-gun styling with enhanced materials and increased chambering versatility. Introduced as a more rugged counterpart to the traditional brass-framed Big Boy models, the Big Boy Steel features a solid steel receiver that improves strength, reduces overall maintenance concerns, and allows the rifle to handle a wider range of heavy-use conditions while still maintaining the smooth, traditional lever-action feel Henry rifles are known for. Typically chambered in pistol-caliber cartridges such as .357 Magnum/.38 Special, .44 Magnum/.The .44 Special and .45 Colt are popular among hunters, cowboy-action shooters, ranch owners, and recreational shooters who want a modern lever gun capable of handling both light plinking loads and full-power hunting ammunition. One of the defining characteristics of the Big Boy Steel is its solid-top receiver with side ejection, which allows for easy mounting of optics while preserving the classic lever-action silhouette. The rifle also features a hardened brass bead front sight, an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight, and, depending on configuration, either a drilled-and-tapped receiver or a factory-installed Picatinny rail.
Mechanically, the Big Boy Steel uses a smooth, reliable, tubular magazine-fed lever-action system with a transfer-bar safety mechanism, allowing safe carry with a loaded chamber while maintaining traditional lever-gun handling. The rifle’s steel construction provides added durability compared to brass-framed variants, while its walnut stock and forearm maintain the classic American sporting rifle aesthetic. In practical use, the Henry Big Boy Steel has earned a strong reputation for excellent reliability, low recoil, and fast handling, making it effective for short- to medium-range hunting of deer, hogs, and other game when chambered in .44 Magnum or .45 Colt. Shooters frequently praise its buttery-smooth lever action, excellent balance, and user-friendly design, while cowboy-action competitors appreciate its fast cycling and consistent performance. The rifle’s ability to use common handgun cartridges also makes it convenient and economical for extended range sessions. Today, the Henry Big Boy Steel is regarded as one of the most practical and well-built modern lever-action rifles on the market, admired for its combination of traditional styling, modern durability, and versatile performance in both sporting and field applications.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1180344443 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-06-14 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
405 |




