About the Henry Bear’s Leg 357 Magnum Pistol
The Henry Bear’s Leg 357 (model H012GBLX-357) is a compact lever action pistol chambered in .357 Magnum that also cycles .38 Special. It has a 13.8″ round blued steel barrel that comes factory threaded 5/8×24, a handguard with M-LOK slots and a Picatinny rail section, fiber optic sights front and rear, and a drilled and tapped receiver. At 25.1″ overall, it’s built for easy storage and carry. Find the rest of the family in our lever action handguns, or shop all Henry Repeating Arms firearms.
Key Features
- Chambered in .357 Magnum / .38 Special
- 5-round capacity
- 13.8″ round blued steel barrel, factory threaded 5/8×24 for a suppressor or muzzle device
- Side loading gate lets you top off the magazine tube with a suppressor installed
- Handguard with M-LOK slots and a Picatinny rail section
- Fiber optic front and rear sights for a fast, highly visible sight picture
- Drilled and tapped receiver (BB-RSM scope mount type)
- Large loop lever for confident operation, including with gloved hands
- Black synthetic pistol grip stock and transfer bar safety
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Henry Repeating Arms |
| Model | Bear’s Leg Pistol |
| Model Number | H012GBLX-357 |
| UPC | 619835200631 |
| Firearm Type | Lever Action Pistol |
| Caliber | .357 Magnum / .38 Special |
| Capacity | 5 Rounds |
| Barrel Length | 13.8″ |
| Barrel Type | Round Blued Steel |
| Muzzle Thread | 5/8×24 |
| Rate of Twist | 1:16 |
| Overall Length | 25.1″ |
| Weight | 5.75 lbs. |
| Receiver Finish | Blued Steel |
| Sights | Fiber Optic Front & Rear |
| Scopeability | Drilled & Tapped |
| Scope Mount Type | BB-RSM |
| Stock | Black Synthetic, Pistol Grip |
| Safety | Transfer Bar |
The Bear’s Leg Family
| Model | Caliber | Capacity | Twist | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H012GBLX-357 (this model) | .357 Magnum / .38 Special | 5 | 1:16 | 5.75 lbs. |
| H012GBLX-44 | .44 Magnum / .44 Special | 5 | 1:20 | 5.75 lbs. |
| H010GBLX-4570 | .45-70 Gov’t | 3 | 1:20 | 6.59 lbs. |
| H009GBLX-3030 | .30-30 | 3 | 1:12 | 6.59 lbs. |
All four have the same 13.8″ threaded barrel, 25.1″ overall length, fiber optic sights and black synthetic pistol grip stock.
FAQ
What scope mount does the .357 Magnum Bear’s Leg use?
The receiver is drilled and tapped, and Henry lists the Weaver 63B scope mount type for this model. The handguard also has M-LOK slots and a Picatinny rail section.
Can I run a suppressor or an optic on it?
The barrel comes factory threaded 5/8×24, and the side loading gate lets you top off the magazine tube with a suppressor installed. The receiver is drilled and tapped (Henry lists the BB-RSM scope mount type), and the handguard has M-LOK slots and a Picatinny rail section.
How is the Henry Bear’s Leg 357 different from the other Bear’s Leg models?
The .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum models hold 5 rounds and weigh 5.75 lbs. The .45-70 Gov’t and .30-30 models hold 3 rounds and weigh 6.59 lbs. All four share the 13.8″ barrel and 25.1″ overall length.
Ships to your local FFL dealer, or pick it up in store at Black Bayou Armory in Benton, LA.
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