Lever-Action Rifles
Impact Guns has been carrying lever-action rifles since 1992, and this remains one of our most beloved categories. Henry Repeating Arms dominates our lever-action inventory — made in America, built to last a lifetime, and available in calibers ranging from .22 LR to .45-70 Government. Whether you want a classic cowboy rifle, a fast-handling deer gun, or a home defense carbine in a pistol caliber, there’s a lever-action for the job.
Read our Lever-Action Rifle Buying Guide ↓
Why Lever-Action Rifles?
Lever-action rifles offer a combination of fast follow-up shots, compact handling, and classic aesthetics that no other action type matches. A good lever-action is faster to cycle than a bolt gun, more compact than most semi-autos, and legal everywhere. They’re also one of the few rifle types where the action itself is part of the experience — smooth, satisfying, and historically significant.
Caliber Guide
.22 LR — Henry’s classic .22 lever-actions are the best entry point into the platform. Affordable to shoot, fun to run, and excellent for small game and training.
.357 Magnum / .38 Special — The classic pistol-caliber lever-action pairing. A .357 Magnum lever-action rifle paired with a .357 revolver shares ammunition and makes an outstanding home defense or ranch combo. Good deer cartridge inside 100 yards.
.44 Magnum / .44 Special — More power than .357, still manageable. Excellent deer and hog gun inside 150 yards. Pairs with .44 Magnum revolvers.
.45 Long Colt — The classic cowboy cartridge. Popular for SASS competition and collectors. Mild recoil, great fun.
30-30 Winchester — The most proven deer cartridge in American history. The Winchester Model 94 and Marlin 336 in 30-30 have taken more whitetail deer than any other combination. Effective to 150 yards.
.45-70 Government — A powerful cartridge for large game and bear country. Henry’s .45-70 Protector Carbine delivers serious stopping power in a compact package.
Staff Picks
Henry H12 Protector Carbine (.357 Magnum, 16.5") — Our top recommendation for a first lever-action. Compact, shares ammo with .357 revolvers, and Henry’s quality is outstanding. An excellent home defense and ranch rifle.
Henry H09 Provider Carbine (30-30, 16.5") — A traditional deer rifle built for modern hunters. Threaded barrel, American walnut stock, and Henry’s legendary smooth action.
Henry H10 Protector Carbine (.45-70, 16.5") — Maximum lever-action power in a compact package. Bear country, hogs, or anything that needs serious stopping power.
Questions about lever-action rifles? We’ve been selling them since 1992. Call 800-917-7137 or use our live chat.