That Henry Gold/Brass Finish

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That Henry Gold/Brass Finish

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Do you have one, or have first hand knowledge if that gold finish is durable? I'm thinking this one I was just given might be too delicate to drag around in the woods, or, throw in the back seat of the truck? My friend that passed it on to me is very, very careful with his guns. He doesn't hunt, and they are always gently cradled in well padded cases, and I wouldn't want to feel bad if I got it scratched up. I'm not careful with stuff. They get used, and accumulate battle scars, and character marks. :lol: (I still want a black metal, 16 1/2" Henry .357...Maybe I should wait for that one before I start using a .357 truck gun)
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Re: That Henry Gold/Brass Finish

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AFAIK, Blaine, the Henry GB finish is a proprietary plating process, and should be OK if sharp metal edges (like screwdriver tips) are kept clear of it.

I bought a GB .22LR, back when they were first introduced, and hunted it for one Fall/season w/o any issues with the plating - but sold it because it was made with a very roughly finished front face of the receiver (machining gouges under the plating) that I thought too ugly to live with, and also because there was a rather large (IMO) step down transition to the barrel.

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Re: That Henry Gold/Brass Finish

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Pete44ru wrote:.

AFAIK, Blaine, the Henry GB finish is a proprietary plating process, and should be OK if sharp metal edges (like screwdriver tips) are kept clear of it.

I bought a GB .22LR, back when they were first introduced, and hunted it for one Fall/season w/o any issues with the plating - but sold it because it was made with a very roughly finished front face of the receiver (machining gouges under the plating) that I though too ugly to live with, and also because there was a rather large (IMO) step down transition to the barrel.

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Re: That Henry Gold/Brass Finish

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The rimfire Golden Boy rifle receivers are brass plated Zamac (Zinc alloy) but I believe the centerfire Big Boy rifle receivers are made from solid brass alloy so no plating to wear through. You could engrave it with no fear.

From Google Fu-ing: http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2011/0 ... 44-magnum/
"The Big Boy’s receiver is machined from a solid lump of a proprietary brass alloy. Henry claims it has the same tensile and yield strength as steel. Despite some speculation in the gun forums (fora?) about the strength and durability of the non-steel receiver, my search for “Big Boy Frame Failure” didn’t turn up a single complaint."
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What do you mean durable? My Big Boy, I picked up cheap, as it had a couple small scuffs on it from falling off a quad. I intentionally tarnished it, and rubbed some BLO on the stock, and just about ever little mark disappeared.

The only complaint with the receivers that I have heard, is that they are unsuitable for mounting a scope as eventually the tapped holes elongate.
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Re: That Henry Gold/Brass Finish

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Durable? They will tarnish as the clear coat finish comes off them. They can be polished and clear coated again if desired. I personally have no desire for this type of finish for that reason. I shoot my guns too much and it's handling them that causes this to happen. Shoot them a lot and it'll show. Don't shoot them a lot and they'll stay nice looking. A few years ago the local Gander Mountain got a batch in that were all tarnished and sent them back. I guess if I just wanted a shooter and wasn't as particular about cosmetics I'd just overlook it. Up to you.
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