Henry Big Boy
Henry's pistol-calibre lever-action with the polished brass receiver. The Big Boy is the visually distinctive sibling of the Marlin 1894.
Is the Henry Big Boy banned in Canada? Not currently. The Henry Big Boy is Non-restricted, but it scores 2/15 on the Holdover Ban-Risk Index. It is not currently eligible for compensation. The current amnesty for prohibited firearms expires 90 days after the latest Supreme Court appeal termination under SOR/2026-114.
Classification: Non-restricted · OIC/SOR: - · Ban-Risk: Low · Compensation: Not currently eligible · Amnesty: SCC appeals + 90 days
Verdict
The Henry Big Boy is Henry Repeating Arms' pistol-calibre lever-action — chambered for revolver cartridges (.357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .45 Colt) in the same Cowboy Action and short-range hunting market as the Marlin 1894 (this batch) and the Winchester Model 94 (Batch 5). The Big Boy's brass receiver finish is the visual differentiator — every other lever-action competitor uses blued or stainless steel. Canadian shooters buy the Big Boy for the Cowboy Action discipline, for short-range deer hunting in heavy brush, and as a recognizable presentation rifle. Rubric reads it 2/15: lever-action (1), common centrefire / handgun (1), zero across the rest. Four lever-action entries on the Index now, all clean Lows: Marlin 336, Henry Long Ranger, Winchester 94, Marlin 1894, Henry Big Boy. The category is structurally outside the SOR criteria's reach.
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Lineage
Parents: Henry-original modern design (1996) → Big Boy Classic, Steel, Carbine, Side Gate, X Model
Primary sources for this entry
- RCMP FRT (Primary) — RCMP. accessed 2026-05-27
- Henry Big Boy catalogue (Manufacturer, accessed 2026-05-27) — Manufacturer. accessed 2026-05-27
Safety note: the Ban-Risk Index is editorial estimation, not legal advice or a substitute for current official guidance. The classification field reflects current RCMP FRT status as of the last-scored date. For any transfer, surrender, deactivation, or transport question, consult primary RCMP / Public Safety Canada sources and, where appropriate, a Canadian firearms lawyer.