Henry Mare’s Leg Lever Pistol .45 Colt 12.9″ 5rd
About this product
The Henry Big Boy Mare’s Leg is a compact lever-action pistol built to Henry Repeating Arms standards. Chambered in .45 Colt with a 12.9″ octagon blued barrel, this model pairs a polished brass receiver with American walnut furniture and a distinctive large-loop lever. It features a side-loading gate and a tubular magazine for repeating fire in a specialty handgun platform suitable for target shooting and collector appeal.
Key Specifications
- Chambered in .45 Colt for compatibility with traditional Colt-family cartridges.
- The barrel measures 12.9 inches and is an octagon blued steel profile.
- The tubular magazine holds 5 rounds of .45 Colt.
- The action type is lever action with Henry’s characteristic large loop lever.
- The receiver is finished in polished hardened brass for a classic appearance.
- Furniture is made from American walnut with a brass buttplate.
- The overall length is 25 inches for a compact profile.
- Weight is listed as 5.79 pounds (approximately 91.2 ounces).
- Sightage is a brass bead front and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear.
- Recommended uses include target shooting and collecting where period styling and lever-action operation are valued.
Handcrafted details like the polished brass receiver and American walnut furniture make this Mare’s Leg a standout in any collection, while the octagon barrel and large-loop lever preserve the classic lever-action character. Its compact dimensions and tubular magazine deliver a distinct handling experience for enthusiasts seeking a specialty pistol with historical styling and solid Henry craftsmanship.
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Specs at a glance
Key attributes
| upc | 619835060754 |
| manufacturer | Henry Repeating Arms |
| manufacturer part number | H006GCML |
| action | Lever Action |
| atf type | RIFLE |
| barrel length | 12.9" |
| caliber/gauge | .45 Long Colt |
| capacity | 5 |
| color | Brass |
| length | 25'' |
| magazine included | 1 x 5-Round |
| model | Big Boy Mares Leg |
| number of magazines | 0 |
| package height | 2.0 |
| package width | 6.6 |
| product type | Specialty Handgun |
| safety | Transfer Bar |
| shipping weight | 6.7 |
| sights | Adjustable Sights |
| sights type | ADJUSTABLE |
| state restriction (ca) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |