Side loading Henry

[nortatoga]

Leaving the tube would allow easy unloading, not chambering and the unchambering each round.

 

[Podmonkey]

Leaving the tube would allow easy unloading, not chambering and the unchambering each round.

In all likelihood it was probably a matter of economy that the tube loading system was retained, they can keep using the same tubes and not have parallel tube production.

 

[Robin]

Whats the issue with a hardened brass receiver? Henry has been making brass receiver rifles for well over 100 yrs.

I work a lot with brass in the guns I make, which is a cartridge type formula. It has a tendency to become work hardened and brittle. If it is a butter soft brass with a lot of zinc its just a matter of time before it becomes loose as a goose. Now I'm talking center fire ammo here, not .22. If they are using a 'naval brass' formula, which is in the bronze family with tin in it you might be alright for years and years.
If I come to the point where I am want one of those guns and their brass receiver is the only offering I will communicate my apprehensions with them and here what they have to say. Thats just me, I have heard of no long term problems with their brass receivers, but I haven't looked into it either.
Robin

 

[S&W Fan]

I work a lot with brass in the guns I make, which is a cartridge type formula. It has a tendency to become work hardened and brittle. If it is a butter soft brass with a lot of zinc its just a matter of time before it becomes loose as a goose. Now I'm talking center fire ammo here, not .22. If they are using a 'naval brass' formula, which is in the bronze family with tin in it you might be alright for years and years.
If I come to the point where I am want one of those guns and their brass receiver is the only offering I will communicate my apprehensions with them and here what they have to say. Thats just me, I have heard of no long term problems with their brass receivers, but I haven't looked into it either.
Robin

Point taken. Most of their centerfire rifles are made of steel , with brass being an option, I believe. Their .22 golden Boy rifles are not actually brass. Rather, it’s an added gold tone to the metal.

 

[Acer-m14]

If the Brass would just stay bright .. in my NAVY days i should have taken stock out in BRASSO .. LOL ..

 

[Gonzobird]

I have been able to do this on my Marlin since i was a kid. Brass never tarnishes on that rife.