Loop replacement for Henry

Nick_C_S · January 28, 2024, 02:18 PM

Hi Folks,

I have a Henry 16" 357 Mag rifle. Model H0006MR.

Anyway, it came with a large loop and I don't like it. I want to replace the loop with a conventional straight oval type loop. I thought this would be something I could find lickety-split on the interweb, but I've had no luck thus far. Henry's website sells the large loop for guns with a conventional loop - but not the other way around. Midway too.

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement loop for my Henry?

ballardw · January 28, 2024, 02:53 PM

I would be tempted to post on forums that are likely to have folks that did the standard to large loop conversion and ask what they did with the old lever. And maybe offer some $$ for on in a Wanted section of the forum(s).

LeverGunFan · January 28, 2024, 03:05 PM

There is a Henry Rifle Forum (link) with a classified section but after a quick scan I didn't see a lever for sale. You could post a wanted to buy add there and see if anyone has one that they would like to sell or trade.

If you can't locate one, you could call the Henry customer service number and inquire if you could buy a lever direct from them.

44caliberkid · January 28, 2024, 03:20 PM

Agree with the above, call Henry and see if they will swap it out.

Hellcat1 · January 29, 2024, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballardw

I would be tempted to post on forums that are likely to have folks that did the standard to large loop conversion and ask what they did with the old lever. And maybe offer some $$ for on in a Wanted section of the forum(s).

Good advice.

I've actually done this conversion, myself, on a couple of my Henrys, but prefer to keep my original loops...just because I like to keep all original parts for my guns in case a future buyer (of the gun) would like to have them. But I'm sure there are many others out there who don't care about that and would be willing to sell theirs.

Frank

**44 AMP** · January 30, 2024, 03:55 AM

IF you absolutely cannot find the lever you want, you could take the one you have to a gunsmith (or possibly a blacksmith

) and have them cut, bend and weld back together the loop to get the size you want.

Nobody who isn't channeling Chuck Conners or John Wayne with a specially modified rifle (so the cartridges don't fall out) is spin cocking with a loop lever, anyway. Or, at least not outside of some games.

MrChick · January 30, 2024, 10:10 AM

Numrich offers it, but is out of stock. The part number is on their website. Occasional searches for that number might bring one up for you.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1710800

Contact Henry with the part number and see what they say.

Nick_C_S · January 30, 2024, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Nobody . . . is spin cocking with a loop lever, anyway.

And certainly not me.

When trying to operate the action quickly with the large loop, it hurts my fingers. It happens so fast, I'm not sure exactly what's taking place ergonomically, but it doesn't happen with my Marlin with a conventional loop.

I looked at the website, got the part #, will consider a gunsmith (or blacksmith), etc.

I truly appreciate all the words of advice.

Funny, I thought getting another loop would be like going to the Glock store and buying another barrel - that kind of easy. Guess not.

1972RedNeck · February 1, 2024, 01:58 PM

Call Henry. I wouldn't be surprised if they send you a new lever for free.

DaleA · February 3, 2024, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Funny, I thought getting another loop would be like going to the Glock store and buying another barrel - that kind of easy. Guess not.

I would have thought the same thing.

If you do contact Henry (as suggested above) please let us know how it turns out.

Getting a lever gun appeals to my inner cowboy but I'm balking at Henry's price tag. I'm interested if people that own one think they are worth the (roughly) $1,000 cost.

musicmatty · February 3, 2024, 09:03 PM

Call Henry. I wouldn't be surprised if they send you a new lever for free.

I agree 100%. Absolutely the best customer service in my experience.

Nick_C_S · February 4, 2024, 11:58 AM

I guess I'm allowed to topic drift my own thread

Quote:

Getting a lever gun appeals to my inner cowboy but I'm balking at Henry's price tag. I'm interested if people that own one think they are worth the (roughly) $1,000 cost.

I absolutely love my Henry. My only regret is that I didn't buy one thirty years ago. It's just a fun gun to shoot. Accurate. Very accurate.

Now I don't do the Cowboy Action thing - as is so often the case with Henry rifles. I just target shoot at 50 yards with full-throttle 357 Mag rounds (158gn Soft Points) that I load myself. So I suppose I'm not a typical example of a Henry user.

January 28, 2024, 02:18 PM	#1
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,534	Loop replacement for Henry Hi Folks, I have a Henry 16" 357 Mag rifle. Model H0006MR. Anyway, it came with a large loop and I don't like it. I want to replace the loop with a conventional straight oval type loop. I thought this would be something I could find lickety-split on the interweb, but I've had no luck thus far. Henry's website sells the large loop for guns with a conventional loop - but not the other way around. Midway too. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement loop for my Henry? __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

January 28, 2024, 02:53 PM	#2
ballardw Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 1,415	I would be tempted to post on forums that are likely to have folks that did the standard to large loop conversion and ask what they did with the old lever. And maybe offer some $$ for on in a Wanted section of the forum(s). __________________ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ All data is flawed, some just less so.

January 28, 2024, 03:05 PM	#3
LeverGunFan Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 407	There is a Henry Rifle Forum (link) with a classified section but after a quick scan I didn't see a lever for sale. You could post a wanted to buy add there and see if anyone has one that they would like to sell or trade. If you can't locate one, you could call the Henry customer service number and inquire if you could buy a lever direct from them. __________________ *Support the Second Amendment Foundation and the Firearms Policy Coalition*

January 30, 2024, 03:55 AM	#6
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,921	IF you absolutely cannot find the lever you want, you could take the one you have to a gunsmith (or possibly a blacksmith ) and have them cut, bend and weld back together the loop to get the size you want. Nobody who isn't channeling Chuck Conners or John Wayne with a specially modified rifle (so the cartridges don't fall out) is spin cocking with a loop lever, anyway. Or, at least not outside of some games. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

January 28, 2024, 03:20 PM	#4
44caliberkid Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,116	Agree with the above, call Henry and see if they will swap it out.

January 30, 2024, 10:10 AM	#7
MrChick Junior Member Join Date: September 29, 2023 Posts: 11	Numrich offers it, but is out of stock. The part number is on their website. Occasional searches for that number might bring one up for you. https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1710800 Contact Henry with the part number and see what they say.

February 1, 2024, 01:58 PM	#9
1972RedNeck Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2015 Posts: 213	Call Henry. I wouldn't be surprised if they send you a new lever for free.

February 3, 2024, 09:03 PM	#11
musicmatty Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2009 Location: Eastcoast Posts: 346	Call Henry. I wouldn't be surprised if they send you a new lever for free. I agree 100%. Absolutely the best customer service in my experience.