Henry's Bear's Leg is a lever-action pistol chambered in .30-30 Winchester with a 13.8-inch blued barrel and synthetic furniture. This compact, powerful handgun delivers rifle-caliber performance in a handheld platform.
The Henry Bear's Leg represents a unique approach to personal defense and hunting—a lever-action pistol that brings rifle-caliber power to a handheld firearm. This is not a conventional choice, but it is a purposeful one.
The .30-30 Winchester cartridge delivers energy and accuracy well beyond typical pistol ranges. This makes the Bear's Leg suitable for hunting medium game, backcountry defense, or situations where you need rifle-class ballistics in a more portable package than a traditional rifle.
The lever-action mechanism is intuitive for those familiar with Henry rifles, and the synthetic construction ensures the firearm will perform reliably in harsh conditions.
This is a specialized tool. It requires proper training and understanding of its capabilities and limitations. The .30-30 cartridge generates significant recoil in a pistol-sized platform, and accuracy demands practice and respect for the firearm's power.
For those seeking an unconventional solution to specific needs, the Henry Bear's Leg offers genuine capability backed by Henry's reputation for quality.