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H12 Explorer Carbine

Name: Henry Repeating Arms H12 Explorer Carbine — .357 Magnum/.38 Spl (Left-Handed)
Brand: Henry Repeating Arms
SKU: henry-h12-explorer-carbine-h012xcw-357
Price: 1430 USD
Availability: InStock

Threaded side-loading-gate left-hand-friendly H012XCW-357 - .357 Magnum/.38 Spl · .357 Magnum/.38 Spl

The Henry Repeating Arms H12 Explorer Carbine is a left-hand-friendly lever action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Spl. Its lightweight build pairs a 16.5-inch barrel with a 6.59 lb listed weight, suited to brush hunting, ranch work, and classic woods carry. It wears a american walnut pistol grip american walnut stock and burnt bronze cerakote receiver / round burnt bronze cerakote steel barrel metalwork. Made in United States.

Barrel

16.5"

Weight

6.59 lb

MSRP

$1,430

Where to buy

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Set up your H12 Explorer Carbine

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Scope base & rings
Match the base to this action's footprint, then pick ring height for your objective diameter.
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Riflescope
A 3–9x or 2.5–10x covers nearly all hunting distances and keeps weight down.
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Sling
Carry side is personal — a simple two-point sling works from either shoulder.
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Muzzle brake or suppressor mount
This barrel is threaded, so check the thread pitch on the spec table before ordering.
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.357 Magnum/.38 Spl ammunition
Most rifles shoot one load noticeably better than the rest — buy a few boxes before committing.
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Hard case
Required for airline travel and worth it for any drive to a hunt.
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Full specifications

Manufacturer SKUMagnum/.38

ActionLever action

Hand orientationLeft hand friendly

Caliber.357 Magnum/.38 Spl

Barrel length16.5 in

Overall length34 in

Weight6.59 lb

StockAmerican Walnut pistol grip American Walnut

Metal finishBurnt Bronze Cerakote receiver / round Burnt Bronze Cerakote steel barrel

Magazine7 Rounds

Threaded barrelYes

MSRP$1,430

Street priceNot published

AvailabilityIn stock

Catalog statusCurrent

Country of manufactureUnited States

Last verified2026-05-30

Other H12 Explorer Carbine variants

.44 Magnum/.44 Spl · 16.5"

Sources & citations

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Is the Henry Repeating Arms H12 Explorer Carbine right for you?

The H12 Explorer Carbine is best suited to brush hunting, ranch work, and classic woods carry.

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Key features

Left-hand-friendly layout for southpaw shooters
6.59 lb listed weight (lightweight)
16.5" barrel in .357 Magnum/.38 Spl
Threaded muzzle — suppressor- and brake-ready
American Walnut pistol grip American Walnut stock
Burnt Bronze Cerakote receiver / round Burnt Bronze Cerakote steel barrel metal finish
Magazine: 7 Rounds
MSRP around $1,430
Made in United States