The Operator's Guide to the 1860 Henry Rifle

[@patgray5402]

This would have went viral in 1860.

[@andrewjersey3633]

I think that was Herpes.

[@RabbitusMaximus]

This guy is more deadly as a Henry operator than many AK operators have shown themselves to be on youtube.

[@a.c.m.4548]

It's a shame settlers, homesteaders, and soldiers in 1861 didn't have youtube and weren't subscribed to InRange. This content would have been so useful for them.

[@Am3r1knu]

Unscrew the lever bolt and then throw the sideplate at your opponent to end him rightly! Couldn't resist! :)

[@InrangeTv]

If you run out of ammo you can use those two side plates as weapons. They're gnarly. ~Karl

[@joe125ful]

Weapon in weapon,nice idea.

[@CHmale81]

Just when you tought, that leaving the swordcannels for guncannels gets you rid of the pommel jokes.. Good one Sir, I salute you Am3r1knu

[@ukaszbiaas183]

Didn't expect that XD

[@SgtKOnyx]

Heyo

[@LoneWolf051]

society: "what kinda razor do you use?" me: "My Henry receiver plate"

[@sarcastic.not.unkind]

Would actually like to try that if brass wasn't so soft

[@tsarytsin]

Ah, but mine is case hardened.​@sarcastic.not.unkind

[@williamconway3237]

Love how you guys didn't just do some April Fools piss take and instead actually made a tongue in cheek video with interesting content. InRange is the best.

[@johntravolto4058]

Ok kids.... This fella basically just told you his LIFETIME of knowledge about this model Henry rifle. So please say thank you. Thanks brethren!!! And I love the channel!! I try and watch every video. Keep on kicking ass!!!

[@Wetcorps]

Props to you for doing it all with a completely straight face, and for the info that is actually really good.

[@bobrees4363]

In all the years and articles I have read about the Henry, nothing was ever said about the side plate edges being sharp; Thanks for the warning.

[@jimseaman2558]

Well done. As a Henry owner, I appreciate your taking the time to do this video. Jim Seaman Darby, Montana

[@charlesjenkins1225]

Carl. Simply fantastic production. Head and shoulders above the other 1860 Henry videos I have seen. Thank you.

[@ml6049]

The algorithm has once again blessed me with this video. I do believe it's what started me on your channel

[@InrangeTv]

Welcome back!

[@SamuraiPie8111]

ahem, don't you mean "Henry Repeating Asymmetric Warfare Weapon Platform"

[@0hn0haha]

HRAWWP, not too bad an acronym. I prefer HRAAR. Henry Repeating Asymmetric Assault Rifle

[@Sedan57Chevy]

I hope that there will be more of these in the future for other old-school, cutting edge tech.

[@dekstehnrasta741]

Very few things I enjoy more than my 1873, the Henry being the granddaddy of my baby it is always fun to see. Maybe someday I'll go all the way back to 1860, but the loading gate and fore end are such vast improvements on the '66 and '73 I don't know if I can go without. Great video, as always, Karl. Thanks for showing all the operators out there the original 'assault rifle'.

[@pipes9878]

I don’t own a firearm but found it interesting and insightful. Considering the average weapon of the time this was definitely a feat in engineering design and application 🤘😎👍

[@Legitpenguins99]

Well if you run out of ammo you could always throw the side plates at the guy trying to kill you like a quadruple bladed throwing knife and either injure him or completely fail and escape while he's dumbfounded and or laughing. Probably the second outcome.

[@CelloLinuxFellow]

deadfishbrohoof like throwing a pommel! 👍

[@GoldplatedDeagle]

"end him rightly"

[@HunterLord458]

Needs more rails, lasers and at least two more foregrips

[@carlsmith8176]

callum wright he also wasn't wearing multicam, a plate carrier, nor a FAST helmet with night vision and thermal monoculars. I don't see how General Grant is going to take Karl seriously when he claims to be an oper8tor.

[@PaulMauser]

James Moulin-Gower He didn't even show drills for in and around vehicle defensive combat. I came here to learn how to use a stagecoach for concealment, but was disappointed.

[@Snowman-sq8ll]

He didn't even flip it like chuck conners

[@carsonfranks3138]

Need to replace the stock wood to black plastic for increased lethality and intimidation.

[@joe125ful]

Yeah,pls!

[@derekduffner6048]

Just some ideas for future operator videos. 1873 Colt Peacemaker. 1860 Spencer Repeating Rifle. STG 44

[@dd11111]

I would like to add, the blunderbuss and flintlock pistols (a brace or more, dunno' if karl has more than one though. Ooh or a ducks foot!)

[@DrTarrandProfessorFether]

Spencer sold 111,000 to US government vs 1,608 Henry’s….. but for all the costly Spencer tooling to make so many, they went out of business after the war… think Henry were available in mid 1862 while Spencer’s showed up in 1863 in decent numbers

[@DrTarrandProfessorFether]

I have an Uberti 1860 44/40 Engraved (not laser) with no date on it with correct period Engraved. Think very early Uberti. Well, I was cleaning the internal toggle (I fire blanks and real Black powder rounds) and I dropped one of the cover plates. I was wearing shorts… well, 1 hour later, I finished cleaning and notice a nice LONG GASH on my foot and some blood. It is now stinging after 2 hours. Well, it is darn sharp!! I am in a Civil War Reenactment club (ACWA of California). I do not fire the rifle in battle but do a rapid fire test of 14 rounds in 9 seconds…….Smokeless rounds have less kick and flatter profile … only drop at 100 yards.

[@tsarytsin]

This is the absolute best instructional video I have ever seen on the 1860 Henry. I have an Uberti Case Hardened model in 44-40. Mine doesn't have the lever lock though. The speed loading tube is a great idea. Reminds me of the Blakely? tube that is for my Spencer. I most like the mag spacer idea so you don't need to worry about the follower contacting your hand during rapid fire. Never thought of that but it's genius.

[@tsarytsin]

I meant Blakeslee

[@gcbisset]

For military purposes, you could use it as a breechloader and reserve the tube for emergencies. Great video!

[@Seanchoi55]

i know this is an April Fool's video, but could you PLEASE do more of these. I think this is both informational and hilarious.

[@SgtKOnyx]

Sean Choi This is an April fool's joke?

[@MaciejNaumienko]

great and comprehensive guide - no AF silliness inside

[@garrisonnichols807]

Thank you. Karl yours and Ian's You Tube Channels have given me the most knowledge about firearms and how to defend myself.

[@ZachLaRue]

Seeing you do that “Henry Hop” was really cool thanks!

[@HALO-2304]

Very cool! I hope you guys might consider making more of these for other guns.

[@mycroftholmes3037]

but does it take glock mags?

[@63DW89A]

Naw. Just grab the ammo and go, no pesky extra mags to carry and load. The Henry has its own mag permanently attached;)

[@Wyatt-kj7ou]

@@63DW89A It's called a joke

[@63DW89A]

@@Wyatt-kj7ou And my reply is called "Humor". Kinda like the reply to "That young girl is precocious" is "Yep. She's big for her age too". It's an archaic "Mark Twain" type humor that is long out of style. Sorry ;)

[@australiananarchist480]

@@63DW89A Translation: "My humour is too sophisticated for you simpletons to understand"

[@jdkeith5373]

Glock fudds

[@dougroy6907]

Absolutely the best 1860 tutorial on the tube. Maybe the best on any subject.

[@matthewtmarfield7861]

A very well presented "Henry Manual - of - Arms"! For my sling, I made a copy of the original from scrap leather, a brass buckle, and a Winchester-type hook ( exactly like your image ). I also attached a 3/4" brass ring on the barrel sling staple, in order to keep the steel hook from marring the staple. I went with the Winchester-type hook because I couldn't find a brass / bronze hook. To prevent the hook from popping off, I pinched it, so that it would just snap over the 3/4" brass ring; it has never popped off, and requires a little force to remove.

[@pikeywyatt]

excellent ever since my first cowboy film (1950) have wanted a lever action rifle,still do.Thank's.

[@nate665]

tony Wyatt cheap option (well not for ammo, but for the gun) is visit your local pawn shop. Marlins in 30-30 $400 to $450 all day.

[@pikeywyatt]

is there one in Bexhill on sea East Sussex UK i will try it out if there is Thanks

[@thelegate8636]

Roasted

[@Taeil0151]

Highly doubt I would ever use my Big Boy (chambered in .357) for home defense unless it was my only rifle left but it is so goddamn fun to shoot. I love taking my S/W 686 and this out to the range. It's kinda nice to shoot remaining rounds left in the box without only partially filling up a revolver cylinder group. That little OCD eats away at me.

[@paullytle1904]

Taeil0151 it would work

[@jimseaman2558]

Thank you for taking the time to produce this video.

[@Lufty25]

Great video, very in depth

[@MrRoboskippy]

Thanks for the great video. I wish someone would make these chambered in .44 S&W.

[@surfacingcom]

That vest is on point. Nice watch fob.

[@alekzandah360]

The lifting lever is lifting the lifter. I genuinely giggled.

[@PVEgod1]

This guy knows what he’s talking about

[@DreamwalkerFilms]

Thanks so much for this video! I've been shooting a Henry rifle for years and seen just about every youtube video on them there is. I've never seen someone go into so much depth and serious discussion about the weapon before (the exposed side plate was a great demonstration), and I've certainly never seen anyone talk about tuning the screws or sharing tips on better handling. This was an EXTREMELY informative and educational video. Absolutely loved it.

[@philips.5563]

ASSAULT TUBES!

[@wilhelmklink3401]

We need to ban Assault Tubes that hold more than 5 rounds.

[@kennygoodhue4569]

No we need to ban people like you with your stupid

[@kennygoodhue4569]

You're another

[@jims9249]

Mud Test! There is something just really cool about the Henry.One of these days I've got to buy one.Great vid as always.

[@MichaelJones-tk4xt]

I like the out of the box thinking with the speed loader. I am going to fiddle with making one for my Marlin model 60.

[@billshepherd4331]

I knew I had seen you show us how to tune an 1860. Thanks for the help! And thanks for showing me how to single load it!

[@jasonmcmillan4373]

Such a great in depth look at this old gun

[@vileindividual]

"open the bolt, single feed the action, close the bolt and then fire the..." FIRE THE WHAT KARL?! THIS IS TOO CONFUSING! SEND HELP!

[@wilhelmklink3401]

He was obviously going to say "Fire the M1918 Tankgewehr" Duh

[@fustigate314159]

Good tips on adjusting the screws for lever and hammer tweaks. Thanks!

[@WildBillCox13]

A very useful video, Karl, and thanks for it. Several of my friends and associates have long term interest in the Civil War and this specific weapon is a topic of conversation wherever and whenever they meet. When the opportunity arises I will force them to watch it (until they realize how very apropos it is and push me out of the way). And-wow! You hand loaded that rifle from a cartridge belt faster than a rifled musketeer can recharge his weapon a single time! That's the same level of combat innovation that the SMG brought to WW2-one requiring a complete reformulation of small formation infantry tactics.

[@Devin_Stromgren]

Tarnation, this is the best video on the Henry I have ever seen! You guys need to do one for the Spencer too!

[@kenibnanak5554]

Or the 50-70 rifles. LoL

[@bigginsmcsauce]

Dont have one, but now I want one...Thanks for your work here.

[@am17frans]

My question for Karl is; How did the people who came behind Karl with his henry in the 2-gun match react?

[@63DW89A]

Very good info on Henry Rifle Use. Many commenters below apparently think this was an April Fool joke. Does anyone seriously think that 2 or 3 home invaders would have any better chance against a Henry Rifle in the hands of a guy who knew how to use it, compared to an AR15! The Sutherland Springs Texas Church killer was hit twice by 5.56 mm ammo, once in the upper torso, yet managed to return fire and drive several miles before crashing his car and committing suicide. I personally watched a 300 pound hog hit poorly in the rear hips, dropped in its tracks by a 5.5" barrel single action revolver, firing 45 Colt, 250 gr cast lead flat point at 1000 fps Muzzle velocity. The hog struggled 15 feet on its front legs before dying in about 20 seconds. The 250 gr flat point bullet ripped a 1-inch diameter tunnel, chalk-line straight, completely thru the big hog, shattering both hips. The 24" barrel of that Henry would increase that 45 Colt muzzle velocity by more than 20% to over 1200 fps. Anyone think that Church Killer could have even crawled into his car or returned fire, had that upper torso hit been from a Henry firing a flat point 250 gr 45 Colt at 1200+fps?

[@adamix1010]

The best parody of the TRUE OPERATOR'S videos. I love it! I was laughing when "operator slow-mo" was presented in 8:20.

[@Tornado1861]

Karl, that was one of my favorite videos that you have made. You combined CAS and action shooting. Is yours 45 Colt or 44-40? My '73 Winchester in 45colt needs to be broken down and cleaned after each match due to the blowback, even using smokless.

[@augustussutton2379]

Thanks for this I have been reading a bit about the American civil war and the Henry lately and is helpful to see this rifle in operation.

[@christheginga]

7.34 is the best part of this video.... thank you

[@soylentgreen7074]

44 Henry rim fire was somewhat similar to 40 s&w in ballistics a cowboy action gunsmith told me once. When fired from the rifle vs a .40 s&w with the same velocity out of a short pistol barrel.

[@SchmittPlaythroughFR]

Excellent video!

[@MeFee100]

If they only had internet in 1860. You were a KZbin star those days.

[@farstox4656]

This is an awesome video and I hope Karl does more of these.

[@ShawarmaFarmer]

The sound of that lever cycling is simply alluring. When you have no knife to cut your fruits and vegetables use a Henry side plate

[@petebentley3156]

Thank you I Just ordered me one in 45 colt just over a week ago.im going to use mine mainly for Just plan deer hunting anything with in 150 yards is all.and your right I've got a lot to learn about my sights and my distances for my 1860 henry rifle.im going to take notes on ever shot at ever yardage I shoot it at,I'm left handed so it might work out really great for me to be able to get back to some good old old fashioned way of deer hunting this come November here in Virginia 💯🇺🇸🎆✨🗽👏😁👍👌‼

[@TheGearTester]

I found this video very informative and extremely interesting. Thanks for taking the time to produce such excellent content.

[@jannovotny9630]

This video is simply brilliant.

[@Monster11B]

This is excellent work. Thank Karl.

[@ltcjohnson1966]

Very nice. I learned stuff, so thanks.

[@scottbarker9058]

exellent coverage...im in the market 2 but 1 of these now...

[@leighrate]

Assuming the range rules permit it you could chop a few seconds off your reload time by getting the end of your magazine tube as close as possible to your cartridge belt.

[@Stop_Gooning]

I have the pleasure of owning a Henry .22 Mare's Leg and it's just a treat to plink and target shoot with

[@dannyw.814]

I love your videos very educational. FYI primers ignite they don’t detonate. Keep up the great work guys.

[@paulsimmons5726]

These 1860's have always been a favorite of mine. Given that originals are both extremely rare and costly, they're obviously not guns that most individuals would have access to. There have been foreign made copies of various quality levels, I'm not a fan of these but they've been the only show in town until the Henry 1860 arrived, again - sorta! These are not that much more than the copies and they're AMERICAN made! What's not to love? Great video, you covered the 1860 well! Thanks!

[@chzzyg2698]

Great explanation! I never cared about lever-actions until recently. Henry was a brilliant man. His works never cease to amaze me. I want one now, or two. Likely a .22 lr, and another which I haven't decided on a caliber yet. Possibly 30-30, 45 lc, or .357, not sure yet. I do know however, these rifles are still cool and still relevant. Not as accurate as a bolt action, but they don't need to be.

[@Th3Sabator45]

the 1860 henry has absolutely nothing to do with Henry Repeating Arms besides the name and making a copy of the 1860.

[@chzzyg2698]

I know. But, there's no denying it's a great rifle.

[@txarmory2394]

Great instructional video, thanks Karl! I really want one of those Henrys.

[@crunchysuperman]

I enjoyed this. Thanks.

[@georgemorley1029]

I’m sure someone else will already have said this somewhere in the comments, but that “Henry hop” might be quite useful when the follower reaches your hand. It would remind you that you’re reaching the last few rounds. I just can’t be bothered to scroll to see all the comments exactly like mine.

[@gomezmunoz584]

I learned a way to avoid the "Henry Hop". I use the fingertips of my left hand on one side and the tip of my thumb on the other side, this creates a hole where the follower can go through. I will say if you shoot a lot, you need to wear a glove because that one piece barrel and magazine gets VERY hot.

[@American-dy5jk]

Great demonstration, thank you.

[@rnithuigim5768]

Just found this, what a fantastic video. Thanks.

[@509Gman]

Plunging fire! Five years in the army and we talked about it, but I never actually saw it done.

[@rangerup1804]

You could drop the rounds into the tube magazine from the upright position as the rounds were rimfire so no threat of chain detonation from hitting the primer cap as he described.

[@nyiloronikki160]

Thank you for the lesson.

[@swillm3ister]

This is such a cool video. Thanks as always for the excellent content.

[@Jesses001]

Companies should consider hiring you to make videos for them. They can include a DVD or mini USB as a manual. Far easier then reading it. I like these rifles. I have been debating purchasing one of these for a while. I am still debating, ha. I have many more practical weapons, but sometimes it is not all about practicality.

[@petesheppard1709]

Another informative video! How do you avoid burning your hand? That question has always come to mind when I've seen these rifles.

[@Rumblestrip]

Pete Sheppard hang on to the magazine, not the barrel. You won't get much heat transfer. If you manage to burn your hand you are a rich man with horrible accuracy and a good ammo supplier. 44-40 isn't exactly easy to find.

[@DreamwalkerFilms]

Historically, most shooters of these guns wore gloves. A thick hide gauntlet or work glove helps tremendously.

[@crazyfvck]

@@Rumblestrip It's worth pointing out that black powder rounds heat up a barrel MUCH faster than smokeless rounds. So if someone chooses to fire their Henry repro with period correct ammo, they will indeed heat up the barrel in very short order.

[@dks13827]

Really great info, thanks Karl.

[@ziploc53]

Great instructional video

[@drmaudio]

"That is the extent of any cleaning you will ever have to do with your Henry rifle...." Unless it is mud tested.

[@wilhelmklink3401]

Can't even accept a single point sling. SAD!

[@uglierthanmemh]

Karl made an infomercial!!! Cool video.

[@pointly]

More content like this please

[@zyriab5797]

Very nice :D Beautiful rifle! I liked the leverage pun at the start of the video haha. The bowing shots tactic is quite interesting.

[@deniscleaver7544]

Excellent info, thanks.

[@BraedenGrimsrud]

Thank you for the very informative video. This rifle has been on my desire list for so long. Hard to find here in canada

[@witeshade]

Awesome video. It felt the whole time like it was about to crack up into giggles but the information and presentation was fantastic regardless. I can definitely understand why they ended up inventing the side loading gate. The tube loading seems awful bad for use in tight situations, although the speed loading looks nice.

[@nobodyyouknow1065]

More like this, please.

[@lukehattingh8735]

Very informative, thank you

[@davidatchison9245]

Great video. I need to get a Henry.

[@Player_Review]

Much better explanation than Tom Cruise gave in _The Last Samurai_. Kudos on the great video.

[@KWY007]

Awesome video! I love my Henry!

[@mausercal65]

Excellent video

[@steveferris663]

Well done!

[@celtictemplar]

I would love to see you guys showing the Spencer Carbine Infantry style rifle.