There are few items in the firearms world as iconic as the lever gun. Much to my pleasure, there seems to have been a resurgence in this platform. New models are hitting the shelves. When it comes to lever guns, though, one name always comes up. That name is Henry. Today, they are releasing something that caught my eye. The new Henry Bear Leg Pistol.
Henry Bear Leg Pistol – Suppressor Ready
Henry Repeating Arms is expanding its lineup of modern lever-action firearms with the introduction of the new Bear’s Leg Pistol. This is a compact, utility-minded platform. It blends the unmistakable profile of the classic Mare’s Leg with features tailored to the way today’s firearm owners actually use their guns.
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Offered in .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .30-30 Winchester, and .45-70 Government, the Bear’s Leg Pistol is purpose-built for versatility, customization, and hard use. Each model features a factory-threaded barrel. Additionally, there is a polymer handguard with M-LOK slots and a Picatinny rail section. It also comes with fiber-optic sights, a large loop lever, and a side-loading gate. The result is a lever-action pistol platform equally suited for range use, truck carry, property duty, camp utility, and lawful customization where permitted.
A Modern Take
“The Bear’s Leg is our take on what a modern lever-action pistol can be, cranked up to 11,” said Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “It starts with a format people instantly recognize, then we give it some additional firepower, and then we add our popular X Model furniture for user configuration. Whether that means adding accessories, shooting suppressed, or using it as the foundation for something more specialized, the Bear’s Leg is purpose-built for possibility.”
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While rooted in one of the most iconic silhouettes of the Old West, the Bear’s Leg was developed with a close eye on the present. Henry engineers drew inspiration from how customers are increasingly configuring their lever-action rifles. For example, they are mounting lights, adding accessories, seeking suppressor compatibility, and adapting traditional platforms to more specialized roles.
Multiple Calibers
The pistol-caliber versions, chambered in .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum, offer approachable recoil, fast follow-up shots, and broad all-around practicality. The .30-30 Win. model brings one of America’s most time-tested hunting and ranch cartridges into a compact new format. For those seeking maximum authority in minimum space, the .45-70 Gov’t version stands as the biggest and boldest expression of the platform.
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Henry Bear Leg Pistol
In addition to its out-of-the-box capability, the Bear’s Leg is also designed to offer a straightforward path to Short-Barreled Rifle (SBR) conversion, where legally permitted and with approved ATF paperwork. Because it already includes a threaded barrel and modern attachment points from the factory, it provides a ready-made foundation for those interested in building a more compact, lever-action SBR platform without permanent modification.
For more information, visit Henry.
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