Meet the Henry Bear’s Leg (Like the Mare’s Leg, but Tougher)

Description

Henry has just announced the new Bear’s Leg pistol, and if you’ve ever looked at a classic Mare’s Leg and thought it needed to be more practical for the 21st century, this is your answer. Built right here in the USA, the Henry Bear’s Leg takes that iconic short-barreled lever-action profile and injects it with serious modern utility, making it a uniquely versatile tool for Wisconsin hunters, campers, and shooters who value capability over convention. This isn’t just a range toy; it’s a compact, powerful, and highly customizable platform ready for real work.

Specs at a Glance

• Manufacturer & Model: Henry Bear’s Leg Pistol
• Caliber: .357 Magnum (Also available in .44 Mag, .30-30 Win, .45-70 Govt)
• Action: Lever-Action
• Platform: SBR-style pistol (no permanent modification, no NFA paperwork required)
• Barrel: Factory-threaded
• Handguard: Polymer with integrated M-LOK accessory slots and a Picatinny rail section
• Finish: Henry’s durable blued steel and hardened brass

Why We’re Stocking This

We handle every gun that comes into Columbiagunrack, and the moment we read the specs on the Henry Bear’s Leg, we knew we had to bring it in. Our customers are practical people. They want guns that solve problems, whether that’s a compact pack gun for the Northwoods, a capable trail companion, or a uniquely fun and effective pistol-caliber carbine alternative. The classic Mare’s Leg always had cool factor but lagged in real-world functionality. Henry has fixed that. The threaded barrel alone opens up a world of options for suppressors or brakes, and the M-LOK handguard means you can finally mount a light or a foregrip properly—something that was nearly impossible on the slick forends of the past. This is Henry listening to shooters and building a modern tool, and that’s exactly the kind of innovation we want on our shelves.

Furthermore, offering it in four serious calibers, from the versatile .357 Magnum up to the legendary .45-70 Government, shows Henry’s commitment to making this a platform for every need. The .357 Magnum model is particularly brilliant, as it can also shoot affordable .38 Special for plinking. We believe the Henry Bear’s Leg fills a genuine gap in the market, blending classic American craftsmanship with the features today’s shooters demand.

Who It’s For

• The Practical Woodsman: Someone who needs a powerful, short, and packable firearm for protection in the backcountry, without the weight and length of a full-sized rifle.
• The Suppressor Enthusiast: With its factory-threaded barrel, the Henry Bear’s Leg is ready to go quiet right out of the box, making for an incredibly fun and hearing-safe shooting experience.
• The Truck or UTV Owner: A perfect, secure-fit companion for vehicle use where a full-length firearm is cumbersome, offering serious stopping power in a compact package.
• The Lever-Gun Aficionado Looking for Something Different: This is a fresh take on a legendary action, offering a new shooting challenge and a highly customizable project platform.
• The Home Defender Seeking a Maneuverable Option: In a pistol caliber like .357 Magnum, loaded with modern defensive ammunition, it provides rifle-like terminal performance in a package far easier to maneuver in tight spaces than a shotgun or full-sized carbine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Henry Bear’s Leg considered a Short-Barreled Rifle (SBR) requiring a tax stamp?

A: No, it is not. The Henry Bear’s Leg is designed and transferred as a pistol from the factory. It has no stock, only a pistol grip. This means you can take it home the same day with a standard pistol purchase, with no ATF Form 4 wait or $200 tax stamp required.

Q: Can I shoulder a pistol brace on the Henry Bear’s Leg?

A: The current regulatory environment regarding pistol braces is fluid. As of this writing, you should consult the latest ATF rulings and guidance. The Henry Bear’s Leg’s design accommodates common attachment methods for stabilizing braces, but their legal use is subject to federal interpretation. We are happy to discuss the current state of affairs at the time of your purchase.

Q: Why would I choose the .357 Magnum model over the more powerful calibers?

A: The .357 Magnum Henry Bear’s Leg offers exceptional versatility. It can fire both full-power .357 Magnum rounds for serious work and much milder, affordable .38 Special rounds for low-recoil practice and plinking. This dual-caliber capability, combined with lower ammunition cost and milder recoil than the .44 Mag or .45-70, makes it an outstanding choice for a first-time buyer of this platform or someone who plans to shoot it a lot.

In Stock & Ready to Ship

The new Henry Bear’s Leg is a groundbreaking take on an American icon. We have the .357 Magnum model on order and will have it in the shop the moment our shipment arrives. If you want to be the first to handle this incredibly versatile modern lever-action pistol, contact us now to reserve yours or get on our notification list. Come see why the Henry Bear’s Leg is more than just a novelty—it’s the next evolution of the compact lever gun.