Never owned a Henry, I have read good things abut them and they are made in the US. I have a Marlin 1895 guide gun in 45-70 and I love it. It is a Marlin, made before Remington took over. If you look around you may be able to find a pre-Remington Marlin fo saler lightly used. Mine was lightly used and I bought it for at least $400.00 less than others I saw for sale used and had a Redfield scope one it. You just have to take your time looking. It came with two partial boxes of ammo, the only ones the owner ever bought. He sold it because he creeped up on the scope and it smacked him in the eye.