Henry 1860

Published on March 5, 2026
Duration: 0:46

This guide details the process of loading and firing the Henry 1860 rifle, chambered in .44-40 WCF. It covers the demonstration of the rifle's loading gate mechanism, the sequential insertion of cartridges into the tubular magazine, and the cycling of the lever action to prepare for shooting. The video also showcases live-fire engagement of steel targets and a precision shot from a bench rest, highlighting the rifle's operation and spent casing ejection.

Quick Summary

The Henry 1860 rifle is a lever-action firearm chambered in .44-40 WCF. Loading involves inserting cartridges into the tubular magazine via a side gate. The lever action cycles rounds, ejects spent casings, and prepares the rifle for firing, with demonstrations including live fire and accuracy shooting.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Henry 1860 Rifle Overview
  2. 00:01Ammunition Introduction (.44-40 WCF)
  3. 00:04Loading Gate Mechanism Demonstration
  4. 00:09Loading Process
  5. 00:20Lever Action Cycling
  6. 00:27Live Fire Shooting
  7. 00:36Accuracy Demonstration
  8. 00:38Post-Shot Action & Ejection

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you load a Henry 1860 rifle?

The Henry 1860 rifle is loaded using its side loading gate. Individual .44-40 WCF cartridges are inserted into the tubular magazine through this gate. Once filled, the loading tube is closed and secured before cycling the lever action to chamber a round.

What caliber is the Henry 1860 rifle shown in the video?

The Henry 1860 rifle featured in the video is chambered in .44-40 WCF. This caliber is clearly visible on the base of the cartridges used during the loading and firing demonstration.

What is the action type of the Henry 1860 rifle?

The Henry 1860 rifle is a lever-action firearm. This means that a lever mechanism is used to cycle the action, eject spent cartridges, and chamber new rounds for firing.

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