Wheelgun Wednesday: Henry Deadeye Revolvers
Welcome back to TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday weekly column, where we discuss everything revolving around gats with cylinders. Today, we’ll take a look at the latest addition to the Henry Repeating Arms revolver line, the Deadeye revolvers. Henry Deadeye revolvers differ from their siblings in that they have adjustable rear sights and fiber optic front sights that were added in response to customer feedback. Let’s go over the specs and features of the new Henry Deadline revolvers.
“Listening to our customers is paramount to how we build firearms and decide what’s coming next,” said Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “The Deadeye revolvers directly reflect what our customers asked for. They wanted the same revolvers they already enjoy, with more functionality in the sights, and that’s exactly what these new models deliver.”
The two Deadeye models are the H17 Big Boy Deadeye centerfire revolver chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special and the H16 Golden Boy Deadeye rimfire revolver, which is chambered in .22 Long Rifle and, of course, can also shoot .22 Long and .22 Short ammunition. The centerfire model is a six-shooter, whereas the rimfire wheelgun has a cylinder capacity of 10 rounds.
Both models are available with Gunfighter or Birdshead grips that are made of American walnut. The trigger guards and backstraps are made of brass and are polished. The frames are steel with a deep blue finish. The Deadeye revolvers have a double-action / single-action trigger mechanism. Both of these new wheelguns are fitted with four-inch barrels and feature a quick-takedown cylinder system activated by a switch inside the trigger guard. The overall lengths of Henry Deadeye revolvers are 9 or 9.5” and they weigh 34 to 37 oz, depending on the caliber and grip style choice.
The MSRPs of both H16 Golden Boy Deadeye rimfire and H17 Big Boy Deadeye centerfire revolvers are $970. Needless to say, these revolvers are made in America, because otherwise they wouldn’t be made at all.
Pictures by Henry Repeating Arms, www.henryusa.com
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Given the asking prices of these revolvers, I don’t see the appeal. I don’t find the looks or the features particularly off putting, but I would stick with what I consider to be more proven designs, S&W, and Ruger are the revolvers I have and use.
Interesting gun, but it looks too much like a starter pistol for my tastes. The birthing process must have been missing that relative who says "Damn, that's an ugly baby!"