Henry Repeating Arms is expanding its lineup with the new Bear’s Leg Pistol, a compact, utility-minded platform that blends the unmistakable profile of the classic Mare’s Leg with modern features. Offered in .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .30-30 Winchester and .45-70 Government, the Bear’s Leg Pistol is purpose-built for versatility and hard use. Each model features a factory-threaded barrel, a polymer handguard with M-Lok slots and a Picatinny rail section, fiber-optic sights, a large-loop lever and a side loading gate. The result is a lever-action pistol platform equally suited for range use, truck carry, property duty, camp utility, and lawful customization where permitted.
“The Bear’s Leg is our take on what a modern lever action pistol can be, cranked up to 11,” said Anthony Imperato, founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “It starts with a format people instantly recognize, then we gave it some additional firepower, and then we added our popular X Model furniture for user configuration. Whether that means adding accessories, shooting suppressed, or using it as the foundation for something more specialized, the Bear’s Leg is purpose-built for possibility.”
While rooted in one of the most iconic silhouettes of the Old West, the Bear’s Leg was developed with a close eye on the present. Henry engineers drew inspiration from how customers are increasingly configuring their lever action rifles, mounting lights, accessories and suppressors.
The pistol-caliber versions, chambered in .357 Mag. and .44 Mag., offer relatively light recoil, fast follow-up shots and broad all-around practicality. The .30-30 Win. model brings one of America’s favorite whitetail cartridges to the platform, while the .45-70 Govt. version stands as the biggest and boldest expression of the platform.
In addition to its out-of-the-box capability, the Bear’s Leg is also designed to offer a straightforward path to Short-Barreled Rifle (SBR) conversion where legally permitted and with approved ATF paperwork. Because it already includes a threaded barrel and modern attachment points from the factory, it provides a ready-made foundation for those interested in building a more compact, lever action SBR platform without permanent modification.
For more information, visit HenryUSA.com. MSRP: $1,129
