Brand: Henry Repeating Arms
Model: H12 Explorer Carbine
Caliber: .357 Magnum/.38 Special
Action: Lever Action
Capacity: 7
Magazine Type: Tubular
Barrel Length: 16.5"
Barrel Description: Standard
Barrel Material: Steel
Barrel Finish: Burnt Bronze Cerakote
Twist: 1:20
Muzzle: Thread Cap
Thread Pattern: 5/8 x 24
Stock Description: Fixed, Recoil Pad, Pistol Grip, Checkering
Stock Material: American Walnut
Stock Finish: Walnut
Length Of Pull: 14"
Orientation: Right Hand
Sights: Semi Buckhorn Rear, Brass Bead Front
Receiver Description: Drilled & Tapped, BB-RSM Mount Type
Receiver Material: Steel
Receiver Finish: Burnt Bronze Cerakote
Safety: Transfer Bar
OAL: 34"
Weight: 6.59 lb

Features

The Henry Repeating Arms H12 Explorer Carbine is a right‑hand lever‑action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum, with the ability to also cycle .38 Special, delivering versatile revolver‑cartridge performance in a compact, modernized carbine platform. It features a 16.5‑inch steel barrel finished in Burnt Bronze Cerakote, providing enhanced resistance to corrosion and wear in demanding field conditions. The barrel utilizes a 1:20 twist rate and is threaded 5/8 x 24 with a thread cap, allowing compatibility with muzzle devices where permitted. Ammunition is supplied through a tubular magazine with a 7‑round capacity, while traditional iron sights consist of a semi‑buckhorn rear sight paired with a brass bead front sight for a familiar and reliable sight picture. The steel receiver, finished to match in Burnt Bronze Cerakote, is drilled and tapped and features the BB‑RSM mount interface to support optics mounting.

Comfort and control are enhanced by a pistol‑grip stock constructed from American walnut, incorporating checkering for secure handling and a recoil pad to help manage felt recoil during extended shooting sessions. A 14‑inch length of pull provides proper fit for a wide range of shooters, while the shortened carbine configuration improves maneuverability in dense cover, blinds, or backcountry terrain. Operation is managed through Henry’s transfer bar safety system, allowing the rifle to be safely carried with a loaded chamber while preserving familiar lever‑action operation. Measuring 34 inches in overall length and weighing 6.59 pounds, the H12 Explorer Carbine offers a lightweight, balanced platform that blends modern finishes, suppressor‑ready capability, and classic Henry reliability for hunting, field use, and recreational shooting.

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