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**LockDoc** · 09-16-2018, 05:18 PM

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I have never really won anything in my life, maybe a few door prizes at the local cruise nights.... anyway, I bought a few raffle tickets at a local benefit for a young man that has a brain tumor, and won first choice of the prizes. I picked the Henry Golden Boy Silver, 22 cal., Octagon Barrel Rifle. Filled out the paperwork last week and picked it up the other day. Looks really nice. Now all I have to do is figure out if I want to shoot it or just leave it in the box.....

LockDoc

CG · 09-16-2018, 05:34 PM

Congrats! I know next to zero about guns, that one looks like a beauty though.

**too much stuff** · 09-16-2018, 06:14 PM

Nice, go shoot it! It is a fun gun.

**Boog** · 09-16-2018, 07:44 PM

Oh yeah Leon. You just have to shoot it. It can be cleaned up afterward. Congrats.

**special-K** · 09-16-2018, 07:51 PM

It's a Henry. You have to shoot it

Killer Bee · 09-16-2018, 08:04 PM

nice score for a raffle! I'm with the other fellas, shoot it!

at a glance, you almost look like miculek

with Anthony's help, got both of my kids golden boys with their initials and birth date s/n..

72supr · 09-16-2018, 09:14 PM

They are a fine gun.Congrats.If you do shoot it you'll be amazed how it handles.The action is super smooth.That is a great idea Killer Bee.

Coley · 09-16-2018, 09:30 PM

That looks like a super nice rifle....a great little .22.
What would be the reason for leaving it in a box rather than shooting and using it?

If that was an original, early series Henry rifle....i could see using it sparingly...but not a new one.

....absolutely great rifle tho' nicely done.

Coley

**LockDoc** · 09-16-2018, 09:33 PM

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Thanks guys. I may have to take it to the range tomorrow and see how it feels then....

LockDoc

**davischevy** · 09-16-2018, 09:42 PM

Way to go Leon. That's a nice little rifle.

kingsolver72 · 09-16-2018, 10:21 PM

Nice rifle Leon.

68C15 · 09-17-2018, 04:44 AM

You're old and can't handle much more than a 22. Go have some fun with it.

Why can't you and Pat just shoot it in your yard?

Custom 68 · 09-17-2018, 08:03 AM

They are a nice shooting rifle. Enjoy it!

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-17-2018, 08:21 AM

My girlfriend has the Evil Roy in .22 and the 30-30 brass receiver. Both very smooth actions and great shooting guns. Shoot it it's going to be fun.

alsriv2 · 09-17-2018, 10:47 AM

I have the same (similar) gun. It is an NRA anniversary special one and I am having a hard time wanting to take it out to the range and shoot it. It is just a really nice looking gun.

Indian113 · 09-17-2018, 11:21 AM

Actually Leon, I feel you WON a Lottery when you Married your Better Half!

**mongocanfly** · 09-17-2018, 12:54 PM

Very nice....those Henry's are some nice shooting irons

**LockDoc** · 09-17-2018, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Coley

That looks like a super nice rifle....a great little .22.
What would be the reason for leaving it in a box rather than shooting and using it?

If that was an original, early series Henry rifle....i could see using it sparingly...but not a new one.

....absolutely great rifle tho' nicely done.

Coley

The Marlin Golden 39-A .22 Lever Action rifle I bought in 1968 is still in the box. I'm just that way sometimes. I just gave it to my son a while back.

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Originally Posted by 68C15

You're old and can't handle much more than a 22. Go have some fun with it.

Why can't you and Pat just shoot it in your yard?

I still shoot the 45-70 with no problem, so there

... I probably could shoot it in the yard but you forget that there is a bicycle/walking path across the road from me....

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Originally Posted by Indian113

Actually Leon, I feel you WON a Lottery when you Married your Better Half!

Yeah, I can't believe she has put up with me as long as she has...

Thanks Gents.

68C15 · 09-17-2018, 07:44 PM

My brother has a golden boy 45-70. And a Marlin in 44Mag. He says if he dies I get all his guns, ammo and reloading stuff. His collection makes mine look like a rookie

**Ironhorse** · 09-17-2018, 09:21 PM

Just seen this Leon, a big Congratulations on a really nice firearm! Those Henry's are just so cool for a .22.

**GOPAPA** · 09-18-2018, 11:12 AM

I always wanted a old The Marlin .22 Lever Action rifle .. I did buy a .22 from sears in the 60ies ,,its a J.C. Higgins lever action

Is the Marlin .22 Golden 39-A .22 Lever Action rifle just like the old ones that break down ?

Congrats on the win of this Henry as it sure a nice rifle Leon ..

Killer Bee · 09-18-2018, 12:10 PM

Henry rifles are indeed nice guns.. my kids have what appears to be hand selected stocks but I haven't seen an ugly one yet!

if you didn't know, you can replace the receiver cover with one directly from the factory and have it engraved or personalized if you want to..

Personalized Henry Golden Boy Silver Cover

they make nice keepsakes because they are so nicely finished but also great functioning so tough not to shoot them..

I wouldn't not shoot it unless it was an extremely rare or unusual model and you were planning to keep it for investment..

I have a couple of antique guns new in box that are worth at least double what high condition fired models are worth but storing them and preserving their condition is a burden..

as a cool raffle prize from a great cause, shooting it reminds you of the meaning behind your acquisition of it..

all Marlin 39A models I have and ever seen break down.. the giveaway for other sub models would be the large knurled takedown screw on the right side..

interesting story behind the JC Higgins labeling J. C. Higgins

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The brand name, J. C. Higgins, was based on a real person, John Higgins who was a Sears employee. He moved from his birth country of Ireland to the United States in his late teens and began working for Sears in 1898. He spent his entire working career with Sears and was Vice President for the company for a period of time. He was actually born with no middle name but the Sears Co. presented the idea of labeling their sporting good line with his name and saw it more presentable labeling the brand as J.C. Higgins. He worked with the company until his retirement as head bookkeeper in 1930. Higgins died in 1950. His expertise in sporting goods or sports is unknown.

if you're interested in finding out the gun manufacturer of a store brand model, this list is fairly comprehensive..

if you don't find yours, send me the model number, I probably have info on it somewheres around here..

STORE BRAND CROSS-OVER LIST

good luck!

**LockDoc** · 09-18-2018, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GOPAPA

I always wanted a old The Marlin .22 Lever Action rifle .. I did buy a .22 from sears in the 60ies ,,its a J.C. Higgins lever action

Is the Marlin .22 Golden 39-A .22 Lever Action rifle just like the old ones that break down ?

Congrats on the win of this Henry as it sure a nice rifle Leon ..

I couldn't tell you if it breaks down but KB said they all do in his post above....

LockDoc

09-16-2018, 05:18 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,321	Raffle Winner - I have never really won anything in my life, maybe a few door prizes at the local cruise nights.... anyway, I bought a few raffle tickets at a local benefit for a young man that has a brain tumor, and won first choice of the prizes. I picked the Henry Golden Boy Silver, 22 cal., Octagon Barrel Rifle. Filled out the paperwork last week and picked it up the other day. Looks really nice. Now all I have to do is figure out if I want to shoot it or just leave it in the box..... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-16-2018, 05:34 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,769	Re: Raffle Winner Congrats! I know next to zero about guns, that one looks like a beauty though.

09-16-2018, 06:14 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,691	Re: Raffle Winner Nice, go shoot it! It is a fun gun. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-16-2018, 07:44 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Raffle Winner Oh yeah Leon. You just have to shoot it. It can be cleaned up afterward. Congrats. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-16-2018, 07:51 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Raffle Winner It's a Henry. You have to shoot it __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-16-2018, 08:04 PM	#6
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,718	Re: Raffle Winner nice score for a raffle! I'm with the other fellas, shoot it! at a glance, you almost look like miculek with Anthony's help, got both of my kids golden boys with their initials and birth date s/n.. __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

09-16-2018, 09:14 PM	#7
72supr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Protection S.Dakota Posts: 425	Re: Raffle Winner They are a fine gun.Congrats.If you do shoot it you'll be amazed how it handles.The action is super smooth.That is a great idea Killer Bee.

09-16-2018, 09:30 PM	#8
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Raffle Winner That looks like a super nice rifle....a great little .22. What would be the reason for leaving it in a box rather than shooting and using it? If that was an original, early series Henry rifle....i could see using it sparingly...but not a new one. ....absolutely great rifle tho' nicely done. Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

09-16-2018, 09:33 PM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,321	Re: Raffle Winner - Thanks guys. I may have to take it to the range tomorrow and see how it feels then.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-16-2018, 09:42 PM	#10
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: Raffle Winner Way to go Leon. That's a nice little rifle. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

09-16-2018, 10:21 PM	#11
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,199	Re: Raffle Winner Nice rifle Leon.

09-17-2018, 04:44 AM	#12
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Raffle Winner You're old and can't handle much more than a 22. Go have some fun with it. Why can't you and Pat just shoot it in your yard? __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

09-17-2018, 08:03 AM	#13
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	Re: Raffle Winner They are a nice shooting rifle. Enjoy it! __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

09-17-2018, 08:21 AM	#14
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Raffle Winner My girlfriend has the Evil Roy in .22 and the 30-30 brass receiver. Both very smooth actions and great shooting guns. Shoot it it's going to be fun. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

09-17-2018, 10:47 AM	#15
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: Raffle Winner I have the same (similar) gun. It is an NRA anniversary special one and I am having a hard time wanting to take it out to the range and shoot it. It is just a really nice looking gun. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB



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09-17-2018, 11:21 AM	#16
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Raffle Winner Actually Leon, I feel you WON a Lottery when you Married your Better Half!

09-17-2018, 12:54 PM	#17
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,581	Re: Raffle Winner Very nice....those Henry's are some nice shooting irons __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

09-17-2018, 07:44 PM	#19
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Raffle Winner My brother has a golden boy 45-70. And a Marlin in 44Mag. He says if he dies I get all his guns, ammo and reloading stuff. His collection makes mine look like a rookie __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

09-17-2018, 09:21 PM	#20
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,009	Re: Raffle Winner Just seen this Leon, a big Congratulations on a really nice firearm! Those Henry's are just so cool for a .22. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

09-18-2018, 11:12 AM	#21
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,339	Re: Raffle Winner I always wanted a old The Marlin .22 Lever Action rifle .. I did buy a .22 from sears in the 60ies ,,its a J.C. Higgins lever action Is the Marlin .22 Golden 39-A .22 Lever Action rifle just like the old ones that break down ? Congrats on the win of this Henry as it sure a nice rifle Leon .. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

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