Why are Henry rifles so expensive?

Rifle to rifle there is going to be more metal in the lever action than the semi-auto, a lot more. Metal costs more to buy as raw materials and a lot more to machine than does say plastic. Many of the lever action rifles are still made using the same materials as they were originally.

Does Henry rifle make a 30 06?

30-06), and it has achieved legendary status as the ubiquitous deer round for a lever action rifle through many, many decades of hunting. Why the H009?

What guns are used in Longmire?

Robert Taylor, who portrays Walt Longmire in the television series Longmire, predominately carries a Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle chambered for . 30-30 Winchester ammunition and a Government model Colt M1911A1 pistol chambered for . 45 ACP ammunition.

Are Henry rifles worth the money?

An original Henry rifle can be worth a lot. However, for a newly manufactured rifle, they do hold their value very well in the market. Many people collect Henry Repeating Arms rifles, and most owners tend to hold on to them as they are rarely found on the used market.

What is the history of black powder in guns?

Black powder was the only propellant for guns from the 13th century until 1886 when the French developed the first usable smokeless powder for the 8 X 50 Lebel rifle cartridge. Black powder is made from sulfur, saltpeter and charcoal in various formulas throughout the centuries. As far back as 1000 AD, China mentions black powder.

Are there any companies that load black powder cartridges?

There is no major company that loads actual black powder cartridge loads as far as I know. However, there are a couple of specialty outfits that will. For the most part, you will have to roll your own if you want to shoot it. In many instances, the brass can be difficult to get especially some of the old foreign calibers.

Where to buy black powder ammo for a gun?

Since they are called black powder guns you should start with black powder. Not everyone reloads so if you are looking for black powder ammo there are a couple of places. A good source is Ten X Ammo. They load some of the old-timers with black powder and their products are top drawer.

Why choose a Uberti black powder revolver?

Uberti black powder revolvers are exact replicas of their famous predecessors, and are built to perform reliably and safely with modern black powder loads. Uberti cartridge revolvers are true replicas of original historical designs.