The Original Henry Caliber .44-40 WCF Important: Study this instruction manual carefully before you handle this firearm. IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF THE HENRY REPEATING ARMS COMPANY TEL. 201-858-4400 Made in America | FAX. 201-858-4435 EMAIL. info@henryrepeating.com WEBSITE. www.henryrepeating.com WARNING: BEFORE USING FIREARM, READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. If there is anything you do not understand, get help from someone qualified to teach the safe handling of firearms.
Welcome andWelcome Introduction and Introduction Thank you for purchasing your new Henry Lever Action Rifle. We are proud to have crafted this rifle for you in the great tradition of Henry Repeating Arms Company which dates back to 1860 when the first effective, lever-action repeating rifle was developed by our founder, Benjamin Tyler Henry. We go to great efforts to provide the highest quality of design, craftsmanship, manufacture and function that was established over 140 years ago.
SIMPLE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Henry Repeating Arms Company stands behind its products as it has historically. We offer a simple limited lifetime warranty. If you have a problem with a Henry rifle, and it is our fault, we will fix it at any time, and at no charge. The warranty does not cover excessive wear and tear to parts, or accidental damage to parts.
CAUTIONS: GENERAL HANDLING CAUTIONS 1. ALWAYS HANDLE YOUR FIREARM AS IF IT WERE LOADED so that you never fire it accidentally when you think it is unloaded. 2. NEVER POINT YOUR FIREARM AT ANYTHING YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SHOOT so that if it fires accidentally, injury, death, or damage to property will be avoided. 3. NEVER TAKE ANYONE'S WORD THAT A GUN IS UNLOADED.
LOADING/UNLOADING CAUTIONS 13. ALWAYS BE SURE BARREL, BORE, CHAMBER, AND ACTION ARE CLEAN AND CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS. Clean a fouled firearm immediately so that it will function correctly and safely. 14. ALWAYS USE ONLY CLEAN, DRY, HIGH-QUALITY, COMMERCIALLY MANUFACTURED AMMUNITION IN GOOD CONDITION AND APPROPRIATE TO THE CALIBER OF YOUR FIREARM. Gun and ammunition manufacturers design their products within exacting engineering safety limits.
27. NEVER WALK, CLIMB, OR FOLLOW A COMPANION WITH YOUR FIREARM COCKED AND READY TO FIRE to eliminate risk of accidental discharge. When hunting, hold your firearm so that you can always control the direction of the muzzle. MALFUNCTION CAUTIONS 28.FAILURE TO FIRE: IF THE FIREARM FAILS TO FIRE DO NOT PUT IT DOWN OR OPEN THE ACTION. ALWAYS HOLD THE FIREARM, KEEPING IT POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND WAIT 30 SECONDS. IF A HANGFIRE (SLOW IGNITION) HAS OCCURRED, THE ROUND WILL FIRE WITHIN 30 SECONDS.
REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE. AMMUNITION SELECTION Henry RAC Firearms are designed to function with a variety of brands and types of factory-manufactured ammunition in the appropriate caliber but not all ammunition produces the same result.
HOW TO UNLOAD THE MAGAZINE AND CHAMBER OF YOUR ORIGINAL HENRY RIFLE MAINTENANCE [Step 6] With the firearm pointed in a safe direction, place your fingers through the rear portion of the loading lever. Be sure your first and second fingers are inside the lever loop. DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER, depressing or touching the trigger, even when the lever is fully open or partially closed, may cause the gun to accidently discharge and cause serious injury or death to anyone in the line of fire of the Rifle.
ILLUSTRATION OF PARTS LIST OF PARTS 01 18 EXTENSION 36 BARREL 02L SIDE PLATE, LEFT 19 EXTRACTOR 37 MAGAZINE SPRING 02R SIDE PLATE, RIGHT 20 FIRING PIN SPRING 38 MAGAZINE FOLLOWER 03 HAMMER 21 EXTRACTOR PIN 39 BUFFER, MAGAZINE FOLLOWER 04 TRIGGER 22 BOLT, REAR LINK PIN 40 FRONT SIGHT 05 LEFT R_LINK 23 LEVER 06 LEFT F_LINK 24 LEVER PIN 41 BLADE, FRONT SIGHT 07 RIGHT R_LINK 25 LEVER SPRING 42 SCREW, FRONT SIGHT/TRIGG.
PARTS An illustration and list of part names are included in this manual. Please note that not all parts are available for sale. Those parts which are available should be installed by a licensed gunsmith. When ordering parts, please give part name and part number. Important: If you make unauthorized adjustments or use unauthorized parts, Henry Repeating Arms Company will not assume responsibility for the proper functioning of the rifle.
