The Operator's Guide to the 1860 Henry Rifle 

This would have went viral in 1860.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!!!

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.

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

Needs more rails, lasers and at least two more foregrips

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

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

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.

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

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

but does it take glock mags?

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

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 🤘😎👍

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

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

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.

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

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'.

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.

ASSAULT TUBES!

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.

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

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

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

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

Great video, very in depth

Thank you for taking the time to produce this video.

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

Excellent video!

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

This is excellent work. Thank Karl.

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.

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

Such a great in depth look at this old gun

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

Excellent video

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

great and comprehensive guide - no AF silliness inside

Excellent info, thanks.

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.

Great demonstration, thank you.

Thank you for the lesson.

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

Great instructional video

Next operator guide to double barell shotgun?

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.

This video is simply brilliant.

Just found this, what a fantastic video. Thanks.

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

Really great info, thanks Karl.

Very informative, thank you

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.

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

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.

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

Very nice. I learned stuff, so thanks.

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

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.

Nicely done video. Thank you.

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

Very useful info thanks!!

Awesome video! I love my Henry!

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!

Very Cool. If I was not a poor university students I might get one.

Thus was informative. Thank you.

I enjoyed this. Thanks.

Fantastic content!!!!

Awesome, great info!

Excellent!

Just a lovely video.

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.

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

If they only had internet in 1860. You were a RU-vid star those days.

Well done!

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.

Great video. I need to get a Henry.

That vest is on point. Nice watch fob.

great video!

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 💯🇺🇸🎆✨🗽👏😁👍👌‼

great video.

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

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

Good job

This is a great video... plz do more of such... this is like Practical Forgotten weapons ;-)

Since its April 1st, I expected you to be wearing a Hard Head helmet, plate carrier, and multicam to help convince us you're an operator.

Great video! Thanks 😀👍🏼❤️🇺🇸

wow! great video

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

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

More content like this please

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.

More like this, please.

This guy knows what he’s talking about

Hmm. No added grips? No SAWC considerations? POU? I'm disappointed.