Henry Bear’s Leg 45-70 Pistol
Original price was: $1,129.00.$879.00Current price is: $879.00.
The Henry Bear’s Leg 45-70 packs full-power .45-70 Government into a 25.1-inch lever action pistol built for work. Because it ships with a 5/8×24 threaded barrel, M-LOK handguard, and drilled and tapped receiver, it’s ready to run suppressed, optioned up, or configured as the foundation for a Form 1 SBR—straight from the box.
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Description
Henry Bear’s Leg 45-70 Pistol
When maximum authority needs minimum space, the Henry Bear’s Leg 45-70 delivers everything the legendary cartridge promises—without the footprint of a full-size rifle.
Henry built the H10 Bear’s Leg around the Mare’s Leg silhouette that Steve McQueen made iconic, but every design decision here is forward-looking. The 13.8-inch round blued steel barrel keeps overall length to 25.1 inches, which means the Bear’s Leg fits in a truck cab, packs into camp gear, and rides a property without the logistics of a long gun. Because Henry chambers this platform in .45-70 Government, it delivers serious big-bore energy at practical distances—whether the mission is hunting, ranch work, trail carry, or a dedicated suppressor host.
The furniture is black synthetic throughout, with a pistol grip stock and a polymer handguard running M-LOK slots and a Picatinny rail section for lights, pressure switches, and accessories. Furthermore, the barrel ships threaded 5/8×24 from the factory, so the Bear’s Leg is ready for a suppressor or muzzle device straight out of the box—no gunsmithing required. Fiber optic sights provide a fast, highly visible sight picture across a wide range of lighting conditions, while the drilled and tapped receiver accepts a Weaver 63B mount for optics.
Key Features — Henry Bear’s Leg 45-70 Pistol
- Caliber: .45-70 Government — 3-round capacity via removable tube magazine with side loading gate
- Barrel: 13.8-inch round blued steel, 1:20 twist, threaded 5/8×24 from the factory
- Sights: Fiber optic front and adjustable fiber optic rear
- Receiver: Blued steel, drilled and tapped for Weaver 63B scope mount
- Handguard: Black synthetic with M-LOK slots and Picatinny rail section
- Stock: Black synthetic pistol grip
- Safety: Transfer bar — passive drop protection, no external safety lever to manage
- Overall length: 25.1 inches | Weight: 6.59 lbs.
- Made in the USA with Henry’s lifetime warranty
Why This Product Stands Out
Henry equipped the Bear’s Leg with a transfer bar safety, so the hammer cannot reach the firing pin unless the trigger is fully depressed. Additionally, the large-loop lever supports confident, positive cycling under field conditions—including with gloved hands. The side loading gate allows the magazine tube to be topped off without removing the tube plunger, which is particularly practical when a suppressor is installed on the muzzle.
The Bear’s Leg is also a factory-legal starting point for an SBR conversion where permitted by state law and after successful ATF Form 1 approval. Because the pistol grip stock and receiver geometry already accept a shoulder stock, there is no cutting or permanent modification involved—just paperwork and patience. For a shooter planning a suppressed, shouldered .45-70 build, the Bear’s Leg is the most direct path to that configuration.
Henry’s blued steel finish on both the barrel and receiver offers a traditional appearance and a level of corrosion resistance appropriate for hard field and backcountry use. As a result, the Bear’s Leg presents well out of the box and holds up to the kind of handling a working firearm sees in real conditions—not just on the range.
Ideal Use Cases
- Compact suppressor host for .45-70 Government
- Truck gun or property gun where a full-length rifle is impractical
- Foundation platform for a Form 1 SBR build
- Big-game hunting in dense brush or close-quarters terrain
- Camp defense or ranch carry where power and packability both matter
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Henry Repeating Arms |
| Model | H10 Bear’s Leg Pistol |
| Caliber | .45-70 Government |
| Capacity | 3 Rounds |
| Action | Lever Action |
| Barrel Length | 13.8″ |
| Barrel Type | Round Blued Steel |
| Rate of Twist | 1:20 |
| Overall Length | 25.1″ |
| Weight | 6.59 lbs. |
| Receiver Finish | Blued Steel |
| Front Sight | Fiber Optic |
| Rear Sight | Adjustable Fiber Optic |
| Scopeability | Drilled and Tapped |
| Scope Mount Type | Weaver 63B |
| Thread Pattern | 5/8×24 |
| Stock Material | Black Synthetic |
| Stock/Grip Style | Pistol Grip |
| Safety | Transfer Bar |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| UPC | 619835100320 |
| SKU | HNH010GBLX-4570 |
Compatibility Information
Optic Compatibility
The Weaver 63B mount is compatible with standard Weaver-pattern rings, allowing the use of a compact optic for longer-range precision work. Because the receiver is drilled and tapped from the factory, no gunsmith work is required to mount an optic.
Suppressor / Muzzle Device Compatibility
Furthermore, the 5/8×24 thread pitch is the standard for larger-caliber and suppressor-mount applications, ensuring compatibility with the widest range of suppressors and muzzle devices in that thread standard.
Accessory Rail Compatibility
The Picatinny rail section on the handguard accommodates lights, laser-aiming devices, and other standard rail-mounted accessories.
TX Arms Lifetime Warranty
This firearm is covered under our TX Arms Lifetime Warranty
Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms | Model: H10 Bear’s Leg Pistol | Type: Lever Action Pistol | Caliber: .45-70 Government | UPC: 619835100320 | SKU: HNH010GBLX-4570
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