Henry H012CX Big Boy Steel X-Model 45 LC Blued/Synthetic is a lever action rifle chambered in .45 Long Colt, built for hunters, sport shooters, and range enthusiasts who want a modernized side gate lever gun (H012CX), UPC 619835200242. This 45 Colt lever action carbine blends Henry's traditional side loading gate with modern features like a threaded barrel and modular accessory slots, making it a practical big bore lever action for field carry, home defense, and range use.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number H012CX, UPC 619835200242
- Caliber 45 Colt (45 Long Colt)
- Capacity 7 plus 1
- Barrel length 17.4 inches, round profile, blued finish
- Rate of twist 1 in 16
- Overall length 36.3 inches
- Length of pull 14 inches
- Weight 7.3 pounds
- Receiver material steel, blued finish
- Stock material black synthetic
- Action type lever action, side loading gate
- Safety type transfer bar
- Sights fiber optic front, adjustable fiber optic rear
- Receiver drilled and tapped for scope mount
- Muzzle threaded 5/8-24 tpi, includes thread protector
- Hand ambidextrous
- Made in the USA
Special Features
- The side loading gate lets you top off the tube magazine without removing it or disturbing an attached suppressor.
- A factory threaded muzzle makes this rifle suppressor ready out of the box, with no gunsmithing required.
- Picatinny and M-Lok accessory slots on the synthetic furniture give you mounting points for optics, lights, or slings.
- Integrated sling mounting points come built into the stock for easy carry setup.
- A screw-on thread protector keeps the muzzle threads protected when a suppressor or muzzle device is not installed.
- Fiber optic sights front and rear give you a fast, bright sight picture in varied light conditions.
Practical Benefits
- You get a big bore lever gun that handles 45 Colt loads well for hog hunting, deer hunting, or general big game work at moderate range.
- If you are asking whether a lever action in 45 Colt works for home defense, the 7 plus 1 capacity and fast-cycling side gate design give you a reliable, quick-handling option for that role.
- The threaded barrel means you can add a suppressor without sending the rifle out for gunsmithing work, which suits shooters who already run cans on other platforms.
- The drilled and tapped receiver lets you mount a scope or red dot if you want an optic for longer range shots or aging eyes.
- M-Lok and Picatinny slots mean you can build this rifle out with a light, sling, or other accessories to match your specific hunting or range setup.
- As a Henry Big Boy Steel X-Model owner in 45 Colt, you get a rifle built for both traditional lever gun handling and modern accessory flexibility, giving you one platform that adapts as your needs change.
The Henry H012CX Big Boy Steel X-Model in 45 Colt stands as a capable tool for hunters and shooters who want a traditional side gate lever action rifle with modern threading and mounting options.
| MANUFACTURER | HENRY REPEATING ARMS |
| MODEL | Big Boy |
| CALIBER | 45 LC |
| TYPE | RIFLE |