Bought a Henry "Goldenboy" .22lr Lever rifle last night! - Page 2

Oxford · 09-08-2007, 09:37 PM

Last year I bought a simple and plain .22 Henry lever action. Since then I've learned more about their pro's and con's. Mine was bought strictly for plinking with plenty of affordable ammo. It has been all of that and more. I've never had a problem with rounds jamming, etc. and that's about as much as I could ask.

But...since then, I've learned that certain parts of the receiver are not metal, a few other parts as well, so that disappoints me just a little. However, the gun does an excellent job of doing what I bought it for so I have no serious complaints.

Maybe someday I'll replace a few of the plastic parts with something "pretty." But...I'm a strong believer in "function over form."

billy · 09-08-2007, 10:33 PM

i have .22's that would outshoot one of those things any day of the week.
but they dont look like that!

toolman · 09-08-2007, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by billy

the octagon bbl. is just really neat looking.
when i buy one of these darlins(and i will!) it will be with that bbl.
i wonder if they make tang sights for these?

Billy, I believe they do but I'm not sure, I'll take a look at my '07 catalog and see what they offer.
Update: I didn't find one in the catalog but Marbles makes one, here's the link: Marbles Quality Knives

billy · 09-08-2007, 10:45 PM

THANKS it just seems like it would look right at home

raveneap · 09-18-2007, 09:52 AM

Not surprised that Mr. Imperato replaced it at no charge. He takes a personal interest in his products and quite often you'll see where he responds to forum posts. I bought a 22LR Goldenboy several years ago. It has, without a doubt, the smoothest action of any lever gun I've ever fired, regardless of make or cost. Sweet shooting rifle. You'll be happy with it.

Dan22 · 09-21-2007, 09:17 PM

How does that gold plating stand up to knicks and general use.

I would probably go for the blued version beause it probably wouldn't show wear as much.

Must admit tho....that Yellowboy is pretty.

NRAJOE · 09-22-2007, 02:11 PM

Stands up pretty well...still haven't put the replacement receiver cover on it yet...too busy playing with the Armscorp M21/Colt HBAR AR/and the High Standard VICTOR I got a little bit ago.

The itch to play with the Golden Boy is building again...toooo much fun!

galleta loco · 09-22-2007, 07:58 PM

Nice they are on my short list

09-08-2007, 09:37 PM	#21
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,021 Blog Entries: 4	Last year I bought a simple and plain .22 Henry lever action. Since then I've learned more about their pro's and con's. Mine was bought strictly for plinking with plenty of affordable ammo. It has been all of that and more. I've never had a problem with rounds jamming, etc. and that's about as much as I could ask. But...since then, I've learned that certain parts of the receiver are not metal, a few other parts as well, so that disappoints me just a little. However, the gun does an excellent job of doing what I bought it for so I have no serious complaints. Maybe someday I'll replace a few of the plastic parts with something "pretty." But...I'm a strong believer in "function over form." __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

09-08-2007, 10:33 PM	#22
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 11,929 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 145	i have .22's that would outshoot one of those things any day of the week. but they dont look like that! __________________ internet yards and real yards are completely different units of measure.

09-08-2007, 10:45 PM	#24
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 11,929 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 145	THANKS it just seems like it would look right at home __________________ internet yards and real yards are completely different units of measure.

09-18-2007, 09:52 AM	#25
raveneap Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: MAINE Posts: 122	Not surprised that Mr. Imperato replaced it at no charge. He takes a personal interest in his products and quite often you'll see where he responds to forum posts. I bought a 22LR Goldenboy several years ago. It has, without a doubt, the smoothest action of any lever gun I've ever fired, regardless of make or cost. Sweet shooting rifle. You'll be happy with it. __________________ ... ed ... MAINE - The Way Life Should Be ... NRA/C&R

09-21-2007, 09:17 PM	#26
Dan22 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 382	Got a question for you long-term yellowboy owners. How does that gold plating stand up to knicks and general use. I would probably go for the blued version beause it probably wouldn't show wear as much. Must admit tho....that Yellowboy is pretty.

09-22-2007, 02:11 PM	#27
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,043 Images: 3	Stands up pretty well...still haven't put the replacement receiver cover on it yet...too busy playing with the Armscorp M21/Colt HBAR AR/and the High Standard VICTOR I got a little bit ago. The itch to play with the Golden Boy is building again...toooo much fun! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

09-22-2007, 07:58 PM	#28
galleta loco Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 46	Nice they are on my short list